Commanders HC Dan Quinn said “we would never shut the door on him” when asked about re-signing free agent LB Bobby Wagner.

29 March 2026

While Quinn suggests the team will remain open to bringing back the future HOFer, he also adds that the team feels like there are “some players that are about to take off at [Wagner’s] position.” In addition to players like Frankie Luvu and Jordan Magee, the Commanders also went out and signed inside linebacker Leo Chenal this offseason. With Chenal expected to share starting duties with Luvu in the Commanders’ 3-4 defense, there leaves little room for Wagner, who could undoubtedly sign elsewhere as a starter. It seems highly unlikely Wagner will return to the Commanders next season.