Bobby Wagner

The Seahawks signed Bobby Wagner to a one-year, $7 million deal on Saturday to bring back one of the team's most iconic, influential — and simply best — players ...

which had been a big allure of signing with the Rams. He also had two interceptions — one against the Seahawks in L.A. Dallas and the Chargers were said to have been interested in Wagner with the Cowboys likely showing the most interest due in part to the presence of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who held the same position with the Seahawks during the Super Bowl seasons of 2013 and 2014. Wagner came to Seattle as a second-round pick in the famed draft class of 2012 — which also included quarterback Russell Wilson — taken 47th overall out of Utah State. In those conversations, Schneider indicated the two sides had also worked through any lingering hard feelings from Wagner’s release from the Seahawks on March 8 of 2022. Cutting Wagner saved the Rams $5 million against the cap in 2023. But his age and a somewhat loaded linebacker free-agent class contributed to him remaining unsigned. in December and another against Wilson — and a career-high six sacks. Seahawks fill a huge need in the middle of their defense!” We’ve agreed to terms with the future Hall of Famer.” The Seahawks confirmed the news, tweeting: “BOBBY. It means a lot to be able to come back !

Bobby Wagner is returning to Seattle, according to multiple reports — and a couple of Wagner's longtime Seahawks teammates.

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Wagner, 32, ended his stretch of eight consecutive Pro Bowl trips in 2022 despite being very productive with the Rams.

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Former Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on ...

Seattle [re-signed](https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-geno-smith-finalizing-new-multi-year-contract) Smith, added depth by [signing](https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-expected-to-sign-former-broncos-dt-dre-mont-jones-to-three-year-51-mill) DL [Dre’Mont Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/dre-mont-jones/) and signed a young safety in [Julian Love](https://www.nfl.com/players/julian-love/). [Geno Smith](https://www.nfl.com/players/geno-smith/)'s emergence and playing at a Pro Bowl level last season, Seattle is not in rebuilding mode. The Seahawks made a playoff appearance, but lost in the Super Wild Card Weekend Round to San Francisco. Last year, Seattle went 9-8, finishing second in the division behind the 49ers. [Bobby Wagner](https://www.nfl.com/players/bobby-wagner/) is signing a one-year, $7 million deal to return to the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Saturday evening, per sources. Wagner played his first 10 seasons in the NFL for Seattle.

The Seahawks signed linebacker Bobby Wagner on Saturday, bringing back one of the best players in franchise history.

He'll always be one of our guys, but today, to rise up like that and to play like that is something he's going to remember. The Super Bowl winning 2013 Seahawks defense led the NFL in total defense, scoring defense and takeaways, then dominated the highest scoring offense in league history on the way to a 43-8 win in Super Bowl XLVIII, cementing that group as one of the best defenses in NFL history. Wagner has also been remarkably durable despite playing a physically demanding position, starting 15 or more games in nine of his 11 seasons, including 110 starts in 112 games from 2016 to 2021 before a late-season knee injury caused him to miss the final game of that season. Last season with the Rams, Wagner started all 17 games, recording 140 tackles, two interceptions, 10 tackles for loss and a career-high 6.0 sacks. The model of consistency, Wagner has recorded at least 100 tackles in each of his 11 seasons, including 140 with the Rams last season on his way to second-team All-Pro honors, his ninth consecutive All-Pro season. Wagner was also named to the NFL's All-Decade team for the 2010s.

Wagner was released by Seattle just over a year ago in a salary cap move. Wagner was due nearly $17 million and wanted to give Jordyn Brooks the opportunity to ...

Wagner is the latest addition to what will be a significantly altered defense in Seattle. Seattle signed Devin Bush to a one-year deal earlier in free agency, but still needed additional answers. He became a six-time first-team All-Pro selection during his tenure in Seattle, where he was regularly regarded as one of the best middle linebackers in the league. Wagner was released by Seattle just over a year ago in a salary cap move. “We’ve agreed to terms with the future Hall of Famer.” [team announced Wagner's return](https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/1639784696057065472) Saturday night, filling a major need on Seattle's remodeled defense.

The Seahawks are reportedly reuniting with star LB Bobby Wagner on a one-year deal, a year after he was released and signed with the Rams.

The Seahawks transitioned to a 3-4 defense last year, meaning they used two inside linebackers. Wagner, 32, was selected by Seattle in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Wagner soon signed with the Los Angeles Rams, where he shined yet again, earning second-team All-Pro honors. Seahawks fill a huge need in the middle of their defense! Wagner’s return makes sense for both parties as he gets to return to the team he played for for a decade and the Seahawks desperately needed inside linebacker help. [ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1639770970071154690) that Wagner is returning to the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth $7 million.

Wagner is back in Seattle after spending last season with the Rams.

He was the only player in the NFL last season with He was the only player in the NFL last season to compile such numbers. Wagner and the Seahawks are reuniting for the 2023 season as the six-time All-Pro linebacker has agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to multiple reports.

Last March, when the Seattle Seahawks shockingly released superstar linebacker Bobby Wagner, the likelihood of the future Hall of Famer playing another down ...

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But now, Wagner is leaving Los Angeles, heading back to Seattle and staying in the NFC West, much to Kupp's dismay. After all, nobody wants to see a nine-time ...

After a one-year getaway with the Los Angeles Rams, linebacker Bobby Wagner has returned to the Seattle Seahawks in NFL free agency on a one-year contract.

It means a lot to be able to come back ! Glad to be back in Seattle! After a one-year getaway with the Los Angeles Rams, linebacker Bobby Wagner has returned to the Seattle Seahawks in NFL free agency, the team announced Saturday, bringing the 32-year-old back to where he played his first 10 NFL seasons.