Cowboys Called ‘Logical Landing Spot’ for $118 Million Free Agent

July 19, 2026 - 23:33

The Dallas Cowboys are being mentioned as a natural destination for veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner, a free agent who has earned over $118 million in his career. In a recent analysis, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox pointed to the Cowboys as a logical landing spot for the six-time All-Pro. Wagner, who turns 34 this summer, remains a productive player despite his age, and Dallas has a clear need at the second level of its defense.

The Cowboys parted ways with Leighton Vander Esch earlier this year due to a neck injury, and while they added Eric Kendricks in free agency, the unit still lacks proven depth. Wagner would bring immediate leadership and a high football IQ to a defense that struggled against the run at times last season. He also has a history of thriving in big markets and under intense scrutiny, which fits the Dallas spotlight.

Wagner spent the 2023 season with the Seattle Seahawks, recording 96 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 15 games. While he is no longer the sideline-to-sideline force he was in his prime, he can still anchor a defense and call plays effectively. For a Cowboys team that is trying to maximize its championship window with quarterback Dak Prescott and pass rusher Micah Parsons, adding a player of Wagner's caliber on a short-term deal could be a smart and relatively low-risk move.