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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 22: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders reacts after a missed field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Denver Broncos<\/a> may not be done adding to their defense just yet. One new suggestion is turning attention toward a future Hall of Fame name still on the market.<\/p>\n In a recent breakdown of \u201c1 Free Agent Still on the Market Who Can Help Each <\/a>NFL<\/a> Team in 2026\u2033, Bleacher Report\u2019s Gary Davenport pointed directly to veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner<\/a> as a potential fit in Denver.<\/p>\n The reasoning<\/a> centers on both need and opportunity for Denver.<\/p>\n \u201cAt this point in his 14-year professional career, Bobby Wagner isn\u2019t the force he once was,\u201d Davenport wrote. \u201cBut the last time he failed to record 130 tackles in a season was also a decade ago.\u201d He added that Wagner \u201cwouldn\u2019t be especially expensive\u201d and could be motivated by chasing another Super Bowl late in his career.<\/p>\n That combination is what makes this idea interesting. The production hasn\u2019t completely fallen off, even if the peak version of Wagner is long gone. And for a team like the Broncos, that might be enough.<\/p>\n Unclear what Bobby Wagner is prioritizing in free agency or how much interest the #Broncos<\/a> would have if any, but I\u2019d love to see Denver add him to boost that ILB room especially with a proven Super Bowl winner. At this stage of his career he could be chasing another ring. <\/p>\n Broncos Linebacker Questions Continue to Linger<\/p>\n Even after bringing back both Alex Singleton<\/a> and Justin Strnad<\/a>, the Broncos\u2019 linebacker room still carries some uncertainty.<\/p>\n Singleton provides stability and tackling production, but he\u2019s not viewed as a high-end playmaker. Strnad flashed in stretches last season but has primarily been used as more of a rotational or situational piece rather than a true three-down starter.<\/p>\n Both players were also consistently targeted and exposed on big plays throughout last season.<\/p>\n That leaves Denver in a spot where the position feels serviceable, but not necessarily strong. For a defense that was among the league\u2019s best last season and came within one game of the Super Bowl, that kind of gap stands out more than it would on a rebuilding roster.<\/p>\n Right now, it\u2019s clearly the biggest weakness on an otherwise elite defense.<\/p>\n The team could look to address the position in the draft, especially with several prospects expected to be available in the middle rounds. But relying entirely on a rookie to step into a meaningful role carries its own risks. Adding a veteran like Wagner would give the Broncos a higher floor and more depth while still allowing flexibility long term.<\/p>\n Experience vs. Decline Is the Real Debate for Broncos<\/p>\n The case for Wagner is straightforward. He\u2019s one of the most accomplished linebackers of his generation. He has elite instincts, leadership and a track record of production that hasn\u2019t completely disappeared.<\/p>\n