Will Bobby Wagner play a 15th season in the NFL in 2026? The future Hall of Famer joined some elite company on Sunday as his Washington commanders won Philadelphia Eagles 24-17.
Wagner needed five tackles to reach 2,000 tackles in his career. Only Ray Lewis and London Fletcher have ever reached this number. Until Sunday, when Wagner's five tackles gave him 2,000 points. After the game, Fletcher, who has mentored Wagner for years and works on the Washington broadcast team, greeted Wagner.
Washington gave up just one game ball in Sunday's win, and head coach Dan Quinn asked Fletcher to give that game ball to Wagner. Wagner then spoke with his teammates.who were happy for him.
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When the season ended, negotiations immediately turned to Wagner's future. Will he play in 2026? He turns 36 in June and becomes a free agent in March. Reporters asked Wagner about his future after the game, but he wasn't ready to make a decision one way or the other.
“I haven’t thought about anything other than today,” Wagner said.
It's probably too early for Wagner to make that decision, especially coming off another grueling season. Much has been said about Wagner's struggles in coverage, but he remains one of the most productive linebackers in the NFL. He played almost every moment for Commanders this season. He is Washington's leader on and off the field and a favorite of his coaches and teammates.
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However, the reality is that the Commanders will have to improve next season. It also means younger and faster. It will be interesting to see what decisions Wagner makes in the coming months, but whether he returns to Washington in 2026 or not, his impact will be felt for years to come.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Will Bobby Wagner Still Playing in 2026?
