After a legion of speculations over the past weeks, defensive linebacker Bobby Wagner is ultimately heading to Los Angeles. The athlete will be staying in the NFC West division after having an illustrious course alongside the Seattle Seahawks. However, the fans have presented some vehement reactions to the recent acquisition of the athlete.
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Wagner was raised in Los Angeles and went to Colony High in Ontario, California, approximately 35 miles east of the city. Wagner joins a star-studded Rams defensive front; A force that already comprises Aaron Donald, as well as Jalen Ramsey at defensive tackle, and cornerback, respectively.
While they did not yet disclose the overall financial parameters of the deal, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the 8-time Pro-Bowler gets a contract worth $50 million. It can be worth up to $65 million if Wagner meets his incentives.
The #Rams give LB Bobby Wagner a 5-year, $50M contract that can be worth up to $65 million. After weeks of talking, Wagner lands back in the division as he wanted.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 31, 2022
After the Seahawks dismissed Wagner this offseason, plenty of teams apparently geared up to sign him. Now, it’s clear that he desires to perform in Los Angeles. Now that the Rams defend their title in 2022, they have bolstered their lineup.
The comeback of Bobby Wagner prompts a variety of views
The future is thriving for Bobby Wagner as he will begin his 2022 campaign alongside the LA Rams. Multiple players and admirers flocked to social media after hearing about the contract, resulting in some genuine as well as critical replies.
Free-agent CB Richard Sherman expresses his excitement over the Rams’ newest acquisition. He also mentions that the Ravens tried to make a move> Ultimately, the Los Angeles secured him.
The rich get richer! Lose future HOF @VonMiller and gain future HOF @Bwagz. The @Ravens made a last min push but the Reigning champs @RamsNFL were too good to pass up.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) March 31, 2022
Dallas Cowboys’ Reporter, Clarence Hill Jr. expresses his concerns over the salary cap of the Rams after their massive gain.
Do the Rams have a salary cap
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) March 31, 2022
Moreover, a user calls the 31-year-old Wagner’s contract to be insane.
Signing a 31-y.o. Player to a 5 year mega contract is crazy
— Jay 🦪 (@Dinopack111) March 31, 2022
WR Cooper Kupp looks thrilled. Now, he doesn’t have to play against the CB.
Let's go!! Don't have to play against @Bwagz anymore!!!!
— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) March 31, 2022
A user makes his concern loud and clear. The Rams can face some salary cap crisis in the future.
All that money to a 32 year old linebacker…hilarious…Rams will be in salary cap hell, really soon…or at least unable to sign good free agents…what a dumb contract!!
— Justin Latimer (@JustinLatimer7) March 31, 2022
Moreover, Jalen Ramsey, the new teammate of Bobby, shares his pleasure to have Bobby Wagner in the club
LESGO❕ it’s UP big bro @Bwagz ❕ https://t.co/aSKrGHnZ4t
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) March 31, 2022
A user calls out 49ers’ GM John Lynch to get the reasons for their shortage of money.
What’s your excuse on why we don’t have money? @JohnLynch49ers
— Butta (@LikeButta) March 31, 2022
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Bobby Wagner’s Value in the Rams
The induction of LB Bobby Wagner is crucial, as the Rams needed to fill one of their inside linebacker spots. The athlete was the last member of Seattle’s iconic defense that propelled the Seahawks to their sole playoff win. Wagner, who has 1,383 tackles for the Seahawks, is coming off from a campaign, having 170-tackles and gets his eighth Pro Bowl in ten seasons.
Wagner got chosen to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s in 2020, along with 22 other defenders. Six first-team All-Pro choices, two second-team All-Pro picks, and eight Pro Bowl berths, tied for second-most in franchise history, sharpen up his Hall of Fame-caliber legacy.
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