Dallas Cowboys target free agent linebacker Bobby Wagner
The Dallas Cowboys reportedly have feelers out for former Rams veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner, according to Jordan Schultz.
“Bobby Wagner’s market is heating up and several teams have reached out, sources tell @theScore,” Schultz tweeted ahead of the start of the free agency window. “I’m told the #Chargers and #Cowboys have called, among others. Don’t rule out a return to the #Seahawks either for the future first-ballot Hall of Fame LB.”
Dallas insider Jane Slater confirmed the team’s interest in signing Wagner, however, the two parties are still just in “initial conversations.
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“I can confirm #Cowboys have had what is described as “initial conversations” with LB Bobby Wagner,” Slater tweeted, “but this is once again a ‘does the money and value make sense’ situation for both parties per a source informed.”
Wagner led the league in tackles in 2016 (167 tackles) and 2019 (159 tackles). Thus far during his prolific career, he has 1,523 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 65 pass deflections, 13 interceptions. He also has four defensive touchdowns on his resume.
For his remarkable production, Wagner earned a spot on the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s. A model of incredible consistency, he racked up over 100 tackles during every season of his 11-year career in the National Football League, including last season with the LA Rams.
A former undrafted free agent for the Seahawks, Wagner signed a five-year, $50 million deal last year.
More on the 2023 NFL offseason, free agency
The NFL 2023 calendar year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 15. At that time, contracts running through 2022 officially run out, making those players free agents.
Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams will have a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 7. Beginning March 13 through March 15 teams can enter into a legal negotiation with players who are will become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 21 marks the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 26, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hits.
There are 722 players slated to become free agents in 2023, including 20 unrestricted free agents for Dallas.