The Washington Commanders didn't have the season they wanted in 2025.
After such a promising 2024 that went to the playoffs, it was a massive step back in the latest campaign, in part due to injuries and in part due to performances that just didn't live up to that level that had been set.
It leads to a lot of offseason questions, including around legendary linebacker Bobby Wagner.
Wagner is a 10-time Pro Bowler who spent most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks before coming to Washington.
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He's 35 years old and will turn 36 before the 2026 season, and that raises for some the question of whether Wagner may end up retiring.
CBS Sports writer Zachary Perales predicts that's exactly what will happening, writing that Wagner will choose to retire rather than play any more downs in the NFL.
"Wagner, who turns 36 this summer, had a strong 2024 for a surprising Washington defense, but he struggled in 2025 as the Commanders' defense as a whole did, too," Perales adds.
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If Wagner returns, Perales thinks his three suitors will be the Commanders, Bills and Panthers.
Wagner had 79 solo tackles and 4.5 sacks in the 2025 campaign, and while many of his teammates missed time, Wagner played in every game.
He's still reliable, and clearly a great leader, so if Wagner keeps playing, there will be interest from a variety of potential landing spots. Or he could choose to sign off and end a storied NFL career.
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