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Dallas Cowboys eye Bobby Wagner after NFL Top 100 recognition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:08 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Dallas Cowboys eye Bobby Wagner after NFL Top 100 recognition

Summary

Dallas Cowboys are considering signing free agent linebacker Bobby Wagner ahead of training camp. Wagner was ranked No. 81 on the NFL Top 100 list and is noted for his elite play at age 36. With 11 All-Pro selections, his experience and performance could fill a key defensive gap for the Cowboys. Concerns remain about team chemistry, as integrating a veteran late could disrupt their existing training dynamics. If the Cowboys wish to secure Wagner, action would be needed in the coming weeks to align with their preseason plans.

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•Wagner ranked No. 81 in NFL Top 100 by his peers.
•He has played 16 or more games each season since 2019.
•Wagner logged 69 run stops in 2025, among the best in the league.
•Dallas lacks a traditional middle linebacker for their defense.
•Chemistry concerns may arise if Wagner is signed too close to the season.

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1:08 AMYahoo Sports — The NFL Top 100 gives the Dallas Cowboys the evidence they need to make one big free agency signing in time for the 2026 NFL Season

What they're saying

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One of the best free agents available just made the NFL Top 100 and he makes too much sense for the Dallas Cowboys before the start of training camp. Why the Cowboys should sign a perennial All-Pro defender.
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