This Commanders starter will likely be wearing a different uniform next month

"The Washington Commanders' roster is going to look a lot different by the time on-field preparations for the 2026 campaign begin. After how things unfolded for head coach Dan Quinn in his second season at the helm, massive alterations are an absolute necessity. And that is going to put some established veterans on the proverbial scrapheap. General manager Adam Peters isn't going to let all of his free agents walk. He should allow most to take their chances elsewhere,"

"[Bobby] Wagner is also years past people saying it's amazing he was still playing. He had 162 tackles for Washington in 2025, with 4.5 sacks and two interceptions, missing Pro Bowl honors (he's made it 10 times already). A new coordinator for the Commanders could mean Wagner is signing elsewhere, a future Hall of Famer still making plays on a consistent basis. Could he return to the Seahawks or Rams and try to chase a second ring on the way out?"

"His personnel needs an injection of youth and dynamism for this hire to work, which could leave future first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner on the outside looking in. Wagner's been a fantastic presence in Washington over the last two years, but this seems like a good time for both parties to go their separate ways. Greg Auman of FOX Sports agrees, projecting the former Utah State standout to keep playing with a return to the Los Angeles Rams in free agency."

The Washington Commanders plan a substantial roster overhaul before 2026, driven by the need to correct issues from the second season under head coach Dan Quinn. General manager Adam Peters must be aggressive in free agency and guide two new coordinators on schematic fits. The team will favor younger, more dynamic personnel to support Daronte Jones' aggressive defensive approach. That shift could make veteran players expendable, including longtime linebacker Bobby Wagner despite 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions in 2025. Wagner's age and scheme fit raise the likelihood of his departure and a possible return to the Rams or Seahawks.

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