‘Just Didn’t Happen’: Bobby Wagner Goes Back On His Claim Saying Russell Wilson Wanted To Recruit Him to Denver Broncos

On his recent appearance at the Rich Eisen Show, Bobby Wagner spoke about his relationship with Russell Wilson. However, one of his statements gave birth to a new rumor that stated that Wilson was recruiting him to the Denver Broncos. Taking to Twitter, the linebacker later clarified the matter to his fans.

After serving for more than ten years with the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson, Wagner got recently acquired by the Los Angeles Rams. The same team, which happens to be his hometown. He had openly expressed his excitement to play for the side. But what exactly did he meanwhile talking about Wilson recruiting him to the Broncos?

Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson quashed all the rumors

This week’s Rich Eisen Show gave the fans a new topic for discussion. While Russell Wilson packed his bags to the Denver Broncos and Bobby Wagner departed to the LA Rams with a lucrative deal, fans still find it hard to believe the trade has happened. It was indeed an end of an era for the Seahawks, losing both the offensive and defensive stalwarts in the same offseason.

On the show, Wagner said Wilson asked him to join the Broncos a week before the quarterback’s trade. But the linebacker responded by saying that his heart stayed in Seattle, and he had no thoughts of getting traded. But destiny landed him up on the Rams’ roster. Fans were soon to react and started speculating about the same.

Later the same day, Wagner came forward to clarify the misconceptions brewing between the fans. “To clarify – Russ wasn’t recruiting me, just two close friends talking. We both talked about wanting to stay in Seattle. Just didn’t happen that way” Wagner tweeted on Wednesday. He referred to the conversations as ” just two close friends talking”.

Soon Wilson also made his way to join the discussion. “2 close friends & teammates that started together. Balled together. Gave everything we had every day. We both love Seattle & always dreamed of finishing our careers together. Will forever love Seattle. New Beginnings now but a forever bond.” Wilson tweeted.

Together the duo made two Super Bowl appearances winning one of them. For the first time after 10 years, the Seahawks will enter the field without both these players on the roster.

Wagner vows not to keep quiet while playing against the Seahawks this season

Rams being one of the biggest rivals of the Seahawks in the West, it would be a great opportunity for the linebacker to prove his worth. Wagner has signed a five-year, $50 million with the LA Rams. On March 8, Wagner got released by the Seahawks. However, he was allegedly upset over an abrupt release without receiving prior notice from the team.

While talking to the reporters during the press conference, Wagner vented his intentions to play against the Seahawks in the upcoming season. “I’ll make sure they know where I am. It won’t be a quiet game for me,” he said to the reporters. At the same time, Wagner was happy to sign a deal with the Rams and be able to play in front of his parents.

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“I haven’t been able to play consistently in front of my family since high school. They always had to get on a plane. Now it’s a drive. I’m excited to be in front of my family, be closer to home and re-establish myself.” Wagner said in the interview.

This season, both Wilson and Wagner will begin new journeys in a new uniform. Wilson with an orange jersey for the Broncos, and Wagnor will don a blue jersey for the reigning Super Bowl Champions. 

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