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Commanders Keep Door Open for Bobby Wagner as Linebacker Plan Advances

Washington is shifting toward a younger linebacker group built around Leo Chenal and Jordan Magee.

Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn said the Commanders would never shut the door on re-signing free agent linebacker Bobby Wagner.
  • Washington signed Leo Chenal in free agency and identified Jordan Magee as a candidate to play either middle or outside linebacker.
  • Magee took first-team reps at middle linebacker in practice when Wagner rested a knee, and Quinn praised his quickness and preparation.
  • Wagner, 35, started all 34 regular-season games over the past two years in Washington and became the third NFL player to reach 2,000 career tackles last season.
  • The team struck a similar tone with tight end Zach Ertz, though it added Chig Okonkwo to a room that already includes John Bates and Ben Sinnott.