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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
The Dallas Cowboys and team owner Jerry Jones are expected to be very aggressive this offseason. Jones has even stated that he plans to spend more in free agency than he has in recent years.
With that being said, there are a lot of holes that need to be filled. For the Cowboys to get back to being a Super Bowl contender, they’ll need to add help at multiple positions.
One of those positions could be inside linebacker. The defense as a whole needs to be revamped. Dallas will need to add to the secondary and pass rush as well.
Keeping that in mind, there are a few different inside linebackers the Cowboys could target this offseason. There is one longtime star in particular who could be a perfect fit in free agency.
Dallas Cowboys Could Target 10-Time Pro Bowler in Free Agency
After playing the last two years with the NFC East rival Washington Commanders, Bobby Wagner is set to become a free agent this offseason.
Even at 35 years old, Wagner is one of the best inside linebackers in football. He is coming off of a 2025 NFL season with the Commanders that saw him rack up 162 total tackles to go along with 4.5 sacks, two interceptions, and four defended passes.
Throughout his career, Wagner has been a Super Bowl champion once and has made the Pro Bowl on 10 separate occasions. His career track record speaks for itself.
Jones would not be targeting Wagner to be a long-term option. He only has another year or two left playing at a high level. However, he’s the kind of player who could offer an immediate improvement for the 2026 season in the middle of the defense.
It’s just an idea at this point in time, but it is also a move that would make a lot of sense if Dallas is tryin to make an aggressive jump from last season to this year.
What Would It Take for the Cowboys to Sign Bobby Wagner?
At this stage of his career, Wagner isn’t going to break the bank for the team who signs him. The Cowboys would likely only need to offer him a one-year contract as well.
Spotrac has projected that the star linebacker will have a market value of around $7.7 million on a one-year deal.
Assuming that price tag is accurate, there would be no downside for Dallas to pursue him. He would be a big step towards helping the Cowboys make a push in the NFC East.
There is no guarantee that Jones and Dallas will pursue Wagner when free agency opens. However, it’s certainly an option to keep a close eye on.
Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. More about Evan Massey
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