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Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-20 at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
The Denver Broncos have been a legitimate contender in the AFC over the last couple of years. Sean Payton and company have the team poised to be a potential Super Bowl favorite entering the 2026 NFL season.
During the offseason, the Broncos have been busy. They have had some departures, including linebacker Dre Greenlaw, but have also made some solid moves to add or keep talent in Denver.
Among the notable incoming players are star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, re-signing running back J.K. Dobbins, and bringing back linebacker Alex Singleton.
While the first wave of free agency has come and gone, there are still plenty of quality players available on the market. The Broncos could still consider making a move or two to improve. Adding more defensive talent would be wise.
Greenlaw’s departure has left a potential hole at the linebacker position. Denver has now been named a potential suitor to add a 10-time Pro Bowl linebacker.
Denver Broncos Named a Potential Fit for Bobby Wagner
GettyWashington Commanders star linebacker Bobby Wagner
After two seasons with the Washington Commanders, Bobby Wagner remains available in free agency. Quite a few teams around the league could use a player like Wagner.
Keeping that in mind, CBS Sports analyst Carter Bahns has named the Broncos as one of the top potential suitors to sign him.
“The Denver Broncos can be expected to draft an inside linebacker to fill out what is an aging group, but that doesn’t have to stop them from bringing in another veteran in the interim,” Bahns wrote.
“They just released Dre Greenlaw, which opens up a starting opportunity next to Alex Singleton. Justin Strnad can step into that role, but why not raise the group’s ceiling a bit higher by welcoming a perennial All-Pro? This defense is already elite and would remain Super Bowl-caliber if Wagner entered on a one-year deal.”
Wagner may be 35 years old, but signing him would instantly upgrade the Denver defense.
What Would Bobby Wagner Bring to the Broncos’ Defense?
Last season with the Commanders, Wagner played in all 17 regular season games. He racked up 162 total tackles to go along with 4.5 sacks, two interceptions, and four defended passes.
Throughout his NFL career, Wagner has consistently been one of the league’s best tacklers. He is still one of the best at the inside linebacker position in all of football.
Even at his age, Wagner still has the skill-set to be a defensive leader and a game-changer. His experience would be a welcome addition for a team like the Broncos looking to win a Super Bowl.
Signing Wagner would almost certainly come on a one-year deal. Denver should be more than willing to pay a good chunk of money to sign Wagner and improve its chances of making a Super Bowl run in 2026.
Evan Massey Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son. More about Evan Massey
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