The Los Angeles Rams have made their first big roster move after a disappointing 2022 campaign. According to reports, the Rams have decided to move on from All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner in what has been described as “mutual” decision.
Reportedly, the two sides met earlier this week to discuss Wagner’s future with the franchise. The conclusion was that parting ways was beneficial for both parties considering that the Rams face a tough salary cap situation and a possible rebuild.
Wagner joined the Rams on a five-year, $50 million deal last offseason but only $20 million of that money was guaranteed. Ripping up that contract after just one year will save the LA team around $5 million is salary while allowing the player to become a free agent and join a team that gives him the best chance of winning another Super Bowl ring.
With the Rams struggling on both sides of the ball in 2022, Wagner was one of the team’s rare spots. He had a career-high 6.0 sacks to go with 140 tackles, two interceptions and five pass deflection, earning the All-Pro honors for the ninth time in his career.
Before joining the Rams, Bobby Wagner spent his first 10 seasons in the league with the Seattle Seahawks. He was part of the Seahawks’ famed defense known as Legion of Boom and helped the franchise win a Super Bowl in 2013. Wagner also earned eight Pro Bowl nods while in Seattle and was selected in NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
