Analysts suggest Bengals sign veteran free agent linebacker Bobby Wagner

Following final roster cuts for the 2026 season, local sports analysts have identified linebacker Bobby Wagner as a potential addition for the Cincinnati Bengals. The team enters the new season following an aggressive free agency period that included a trade for defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Despite these defensive reinforcements, observers note that the team remains thin at linebacker and could benefit from veteran depth. The front office currently relies on younger players like Knight and Carter to anchor the middle of the defense. While the team has not indicated a formal interest in the 36-year-old Wagner, reports suggest he remains an available option to provide experience and injury insurance. The Bengals look to improve upon a 2025 defensive performance that struggled against the pass and lacked consistent sideline-to-sideline playmaking.

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