One day after Russell Wilson got paid by the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker Bobby Wagner did his own money dance. According to Rand Getlin of NFL Network, Wagner has agreed to terms on a new contract with the Seahawks.
LB Bobby Wagner has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the #Seahawks, per a source.
— Rand Getlin (@RandGetlin) August 2, 2015
Getlin reports it is a four-year extension for the dynamic inside linebacker, worth $10.75 million per year, making him the highest-paid inside linebacker in history.
At $10.75M per year, Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) blew the top off of the ILB market. Highest paid player at his position. Ever.
— Rand Getlin (@RandGetlin) August 2, 2015
Just as Getlin was breaking the news, former Seahawks teammate Michael Robinson confirmed the report, having just gotten off the phone with Wagner.
Just got off phone with my dawg @Bwagz54 glad to say he's come to terms to stay w/ #12thMan a little while longer!! Proud of ya homie!
— Michael Robinson (@RealMikeRob) August 2, 2015
Mike Garafolo of FoxSports.com noted his source as saying Wagner would put ink to page on Sunday to seal the contract.
With another big player locked up, Seattle has loaded its roster well for the future, as Danny Kelly of Field Gulls pointed out.
Seahawks control Wilson, Lynch, Graham, Sherman, Thomas, Chancellor, Bennett, Avril, Wright, and now Wagner for 3 years
— Field Gulls (@FieldGulls) August 2, 2015
This was a terrific move by general manager John Schneider to get another of his top defenders secured for the future and happy. Seattle will certainly be a strong contender for years to come.
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