Will Bobby Wagner play his 15th NFL season in 2026? The future Hall of Famer joined some elite teams on Sunday as his Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17.
Wagner came into the game with five tackles and reached 2,000 career tackles. Only Ray Lewis and London Fletcher have reached this figure before. Wagner’s five tackles took him to 2,000 goals until Sunday. After the game, Fletcher, who had been Wagner’s mentor for many years and worked for the Washington broadcast team, was on hand to greet Wagner.
Washington was provided only one game ball for Sunday’s win, with head coach Dan Quinn calling on Fletcher to give the game ball to Wagner. Wagner then spoke with his teammates, who were excited for him.
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After the season, discussion 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.
“I’m not thinking about anything other than today,” Wagner said.
It may be too early for Wagner to make such a decision, especially after another grueling season. Wagner’s struggles in coverage have raised a lot of eyebrows, but he remains one of the most productive linebackers in the NFL. He has played in nearly every game for the Commanders this season. He was a leader on and off the court in Washington and was well-liked by his coaches and teammates.
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However, the reality is that the Commander has to get better next season. It also means younger and faster. It will be interesting to see what decisions Wagner makes in the coming months, but whether or not he returns to Washington in 2026, his impact will be felt for years to come.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Will Bobby Wagner play in 2026?