Washington Commanders NFL All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner will play in the NFC Divisional Round against Detroit Lions after ankle injury.

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner returned to practice on Thursday and is expected to play in the team's NFC divisional playoff game against the host Detroit Lions on Saturday.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirms linebacker Bobby Wagner will play through ankle injury in divisional round against Lions

Though he missed two practices this week, Washington Commanders' defensive leader Bobby Wagner is expected to play in Saturday night's playoff game at the Detroit Lions.

Washington Commanders veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner missed practice Tuesday due to an ankle injury. It is suspected that Wagner sustained the injury during Sunday night's 23-20 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Could the Washington Commanders be without a big piece of their defense ahead of Saturday's NFC divisional round playoff game against the Detroit Lions? Future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner missed his second consecutive practice on Wednesday.

The 13-year veteran has 1,838 combined tackles in his career, which is fourth all time behind Ray Lewis, London Fletcher and Junior Seau.

Wagner’s fourth-quarter fumble recovery set up the Commanders’ go-ahead touchdown as Washington eliminated Tampa Bay.

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Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) celebrate after winning a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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