The Washington Commanders made a splash on Wednesday. Washington moved to sign a veteran linebacker with plenty of accolades to his name. The newest addition to the Commanders is veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner, a former Super Bowl champion.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported the news on Wednesday afternoon. Rapoport posted the news on X, the website formerly known as Twitter.
“Seahawks perennial Pro Bowler and All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner is signing with the Commanders on a 1-year deal,” Rapoport said. He detailed that the contract was worth up to $8.5 million, and includes $6 million in guarantees.
Sources: #Seahawks perennial Pro Bowler and All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner is signing with the #Commanders on a 1-year deal worth a max value of $8.5M, a deal that includes $6M in guarantees.
Dan Quinn was with Wagner a decade ago in Seattle, now they’re back. A splash for Washington. pic.twitter.com/QPcsF0y9mt
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024
In 185 career games, Wagner has totaled 1,706 tackles (996 solo), six forced fumbles, and 33.0 sacks. He’s one of the most accomplished active players in the entire league.
He won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013-14 season. The Seahawks soundly defeated Peyton Manning and a record-setting Denver Broncos offense 43-8 in one of the most lopsided Super Bowls in recent memory. Wagner was a crucial piece to the puzzle in Seatlte for several years as part of the Legion of Boom defense. He’s more than made his presence felt when he’s been an active player and, even at the back end of his career, is still plenty durable and capable.
Signing a veteran for a Washington team in need of life and exuberance is also a solid move.
The NFL world had much to say.
The Commanders signing Ekeler, Bobby Wagner, and Zach Ertz in 2024. pic.twitter.com/CdS60z9WhZ
— Zirksee🍽️ (@Zirksee) March 13, 2024
FROM CODY BARTON AND DAVIS MAYO TO FRANKIE LUVU AND BOBBY WAGNER pic.twitter.com/FmcP0fRMIP
— 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 🪖 (@CommanderMaye) March 13, 2024
The Commanders really have Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu as starting LB’s this is so exciting! #HTTC pic.twitter.com/pFZTeKHMxc
— Zac (@DCzWall) March 13, 2024
What if, and hear me out because this is a crazy idea, Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. used Jamin Davis more as a pass rusher?
What if Frankie Luvu and Jamin Davis moved all over the place and the Bobby Wagner acquisition freed them up to come downhill and hunt QBs more often. pic.twitter.com/Qx4aAvMYPu
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 13, 2024
You want a leader in the locker room?
Here comes Bobby Wagner.
Incredible get for this Washington Commanders franchise.
Pro Bowl. All-Pro. Winner. pic.twitter.com/S1txCjXigV
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) March 13, 2024
