Where would Bobby Wagner fit?<\/p>\n
The 36-year-old Wagner spent the past two seasons with the Washington Commanders. Prior to that, he had played all but one of his now 14 NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. That included winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks back in 2014.<\/p>\n
Remarkably, Wagner has recorded 100-plus tackles in every season he\u2019s played in the NFL, all while earning first-team All-Pro honors six times. Last year, he had 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and two interceptions for Washington.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt always feels like there\u2019s at least one NFL star who can successfully stiff-arm Father Time until he\u2019s finally ready to call it a career. We\u2019re used to it being quarterbacks, but linebacker Bobby Wagner, who turned 36 last month, has shown no signs of slowing down,\u201d Knox wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201c… Is Wagner the same perennial Pro Bowler he was for most of his career? Perhaps not, but the reigning Walter Payton Man of the Year is still an exemplary leader and an above-average starter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Knox identified the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars as two logical places for Wagner to sign.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this stage in his career, Wagner would make the most sense for a team seeking both talent and experience on its defense and with enough overall talent to make a strong push for the postseason,\u201d Knox wrote.<\/p>\n
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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) in action during game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Washington. | Terrance Williams, Associated Press Where would Kyle Van Noy fit?<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old Van Noy spent the last three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after joining the team less than a month into the 2023 regular season. <\/p>\n
In his 12 years in the NFL, he\u2019s played for five teams and won a pair of Super Bowls with the New England Patriots earlier in his career.<\/p>\n
Two years ago, Van Noy had his best season as an edge rusher, finishing the 2024 campaign with 12.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss.<\/p>\n
\u201cVeteran defender Kyle Van Noy has always been a bit flexible during his 12-year NFL career. He was largely an all-around linebacker during his time with the Patriots, and he\u2019s been more of a pass-rush specialist over the last three seasons with the Ravens,\u201d Knox wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn three seasons with Baltimore, Van Noy recorded 23.5 sacks and 54 quarterback pressures.\u201d<\/p>\n
Knox identified the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings as two potential places for Van Noy to sign.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause of his experience and positional versatility, Van Noy could fit with a number of defenses as a free agent. However, he\u2019s made it known that he\u2019d love to land with the 49ers,\u201d Knox wrote.<\/p>\n
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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in first half during game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New Orleans. | Maria Lysaker, Associated Press Which NFL players with Utah ties are currently free agents?<\/p>\n