Bobby Wagner's back at the NFC West for the Super Bowl ring chase.
The team has agreed terms with the Los Angeles Rams, longtime Seattle Seahawks All-Pro linebacker, the team announced Thursday. NFL Network's Tom Pelicero reports that Wagner is getting up to $65 million in Los Angeles, a five-year, $50 million deal with incentives.
The news was first announced by Richard Sherman, Wagner's former teammate in Seattle.
The Seahawks' all-time great, who also sided with the Ravens, is now set to face his old club twice during the 2022 season, and the LA native is happy to be home and "excited for this new chapter," As he wrote on Instagram on Thursday night.
News of Wagner's release came on March 8, a franchise-changing day for the Seahawks, as they were hours after agreeing to trade quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. As a result, Wagner and the Rams will host Wilson and the Broncos this season as well.
Congrats @Bwagz!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 31, 2022
You deserve it all Legend!
As we always say,
“Don’t get bored with consistency.”
Love you forever bro! 🐐
The Seahawks' disadvantage is the Ram's latest wiring addition.
Wagner will join an LA defense that includes defensive lineman Aaron Donald, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Leonard Floyd. It is also the latest offseason splash for general manager Les Snead, who previously orchestrated the signing of an extension and wide receiver Alan Robinson for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
While the Rams lost pass Rusher Von Miller to the Buffalo Bills, Wagner would not fill that void. As Miller is a terror from the sidelines, Wagner is one of the sport's leading off-ball linebackers, a tackling machine whose production has not diminished with age.
Wagner, 31, was a pro bowler in 2021 as he made a career-high 170 tackles. A six-time All-Pro in Seattle, Wagner has produced 10 consecutive 100-plus-tackle seasons and led the league twice.
Sneads and rams still can't be done. GM has discussed expansion for Donald and maintains interest in wide receiver Odell Beckham.
Wagner certainly isn't done, as the one-time Super Bowl champion will go looking for another title with the defending winner. After 10 years in Seattle, Wagner is likely to one day bound for Canton, but before that he moved to L.A.