The Washington Commanders have a host of needs on offense, but there is one blinking light on defense that needs to be addressed.

The Washington Commanders and linebacker Bobby Wagner agreed to a one-year deal worth $9.5 million, according to a team source. The deal, which includes $8 million guaranteed, brings the 34-year-old linebacker back to Washington for his second season.

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz will be suiting up for the Washington Commanders for at least one more year, sources say.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Wagner returns to Washington on a one-year deal worth up to $9.5 million with $8 million guaranteed. … so call it $8 million for the “Dan Quinn guy.”

The Washington Commanders’ offseason strategy is taking shape as the NFL’s free agency period approaches. Behind the scenes at team headquarters, decisions about which players to retain have been unfolding as new head coach Dan Quinn puts his stamp on the organization and builds relationships with key contributors.

Jayden Daniels was excited when the Washington Commanders re-signed linebacker Bobby Wagner this week. Late Saturday night, the Commanders re-signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz. Daniels was happy. Like he did when Wagner re-signed,

Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Washington Commanders on a one-year, $6.25 million contract worth up to $9 million with incentives, according to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The former Philadelphia Eagles tight end was set to be a free agent after originally joining the Commanders on a one-year contract last year.