The Washington Commanders have not utilized a traditional three-linebacker base defense since 2020, when a less talented trio managed to perform adequately. The failure to develop 2021 first-round pick Jamin Davis as a middle linebacker led to significant defensive struggles. In 2024, new leadership revamped the linebacking corps by signing Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, and adding Jordan Magee, solidifying the defense. Wagner and Luvu proved effective in their roles, being honored as second-team All-Pros and greatly improving the team's run defense.
The new Commanders' linebacking corps would theoretically be centered on 2021 first-round draft pick Jamin Davis. Things did not work out that way.
Adam Peters cleaned house when he took over in 2024. He signed two very good linebackers in Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu.
Wagner is a future Pro Football Hall of Famer who still has a lot left in the tank. Luvu is a rising star.
The tandem played virtually every defensive snap for the Commanders in 2024. Both were honored as second-team All-Pros.
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