Report: Bobby Wagner, Los Angeles Rams Part Ways After One Season
Feb 23, 2023, 3:10 PM
Ernest Jones #53 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts as Bobby Wagner #45 of the Los Angeles Rams consoles him in the fourth quarter during a game against the Carolina Panthers at SoFi Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
(Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah State and current NFL standout linebacker Bobby Wagner and the Los Angeles Rams “mutually agreed” to part ways, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The NFL insider reported Wagner’s departure from the Rams on Thursday, February 23.
“Rams and nine-time All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner mutually agreed Thursday to part ways, sources tells ESPN,” Schefter tweeted. “Rams needs more cap space and Wagner wants to win. He will now be a notable part of this year’s free-agent class.”
Only one season in L.A. for the former @USUFootball standout.#LocalsInTheNFL #AggiesAllTheWay @kslsports https://t.co/Bj670KDKxL
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) February 23, 2023
“Bobby Wagner started all 17 games this past season for the Rams and was PFF’s highest-graded linebacker. Wagner was voted All-Pro for the ninth straight year,” Schefter added in an additional post on Twitter.
Earlier in 2023, the former USU standout received his ninth career AP All-Pro honor.
Wagner has been named to the All-Pro first team six times and three times to the second team during his 11-year NFL career.
This season, Wagner recorded 140 total tackles, 81 solo tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, and five pass breakups.
Bobby Wagner started all 17 games this past season for the Rams and was PFF’s highest-graded linebacker. Wagner was voted All-Pro for the ninth straight year. https://t.co/cCFydtShx7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 23, 2023
In 2022, the Rams finished in third place in the NFC West with a 5-12 record. Los Angeles failed to qualify for the NFL Playoffs after winning the Super Bowl last season.
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About Bobby Wagner
After a college career at Utah State, the Southern California native was selected by the Seahawks during the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Wagner helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.
Last season, Wagner recorded 170 total tackles, 93 solo tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one interception, and five pass breakups. The former USU standout was selected to his eighth consecutive Pro Bowl in 2021.
After spending the first 10 seasons of his career with the Seahawks, Wagner joined Seattle’s NFC West rival on March 31, 2022. The six-time All-Pro player was released by the Seahawks on March 8, 2022.
If @bwagz has you in his sights, it’s a wrap. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/Q8hSqkbJO5
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 13, 2023
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During his NFL career, the former USU standout had recorded 1,523 total tackles, 900 solo tackles, 29.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries, 13 interceptions, 65 pass breakups, and a touchdown in 168 career games.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
