What happened: The argument for Dallas signing UFA linebacker Bobby Wagner centered on his ability to settle calls and alignments, with physical performance left as the open variable.

Why it matters: Dallas already has been tied to defensive help in recent coverage, keeping linebacker ideas in play early in the season. Wagner landed at No. 81 on the NFL Top 100 of 2026, a reminder that his resume still gives any late-market mention weight.

What to watch: Watch for a workout, visit or contract that turns the Wagner talk into a roster move. Until then, the linebacker question stays in roster-building territory.