13-year veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner signed a new contract with the Washington Commanders . Wagner, a nine-time Pro Bowler and six-time First-Team All-Pro, spent the 2024 season with the Washington Commanders but also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams . The #Commanders are re-signing standout LB Bobby Wagner, as the leader and playmaker is back with Washington, per me and @MikeGarafolo .
A key piece, Wagner and the team agreed on a strong 1-year deal worth up to $9.5M with $8M guaranteed. Wagner represented himself on the deal.
pic.twitter.com/Z3fT4ZeCZf — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2025 Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders, Agree to Contract Despite playing in his age-34 season, Bobby Wagner remained one of the league’s elite linebackers in 2024.
Starting all 17 games for the Washington Commanders, the Utah State product finished the season with two sacks, 132 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, eight quarterback hits, and an 88.3 PFF grade, the 3rd-best mark out of 84 eligible linebackers. The future Hall of Famer earned Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro honors as the Commanders made it to the NFC Championship Game .
Unfortunately, their miracle season ended on a low note after a lopsided defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles. Bobby Wagner originally entered the league as a second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft . Selected by the Seattle Seahawks, the Utah State product immediately earned a starting job and became a crucial piece of one of the NFL’s .
