Rams announce plan to part ways with Bobby Wagner on March 15

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The Rams have confirmed their plan to part ways linebacker Bobby Wagner after the start of the new league year.

Word of the plan broke last week and the Rams officially announced the move as a mutual parting of ways on Wednesday. The move will wait until the new league year for cap reasons and a team could still try to trade for Wagner before the Rams release him.

Wagner had 140 tackles, six sacks, and two interceptions in his lone season in Los Angeles. Head coach Sean McVay praised his efforts in a statement.

“Bobby is an outstanding competitor and a leader that elevates everyone around him,” McVay said in a statement. “His perspective, steadiness, and consistency set an example for our players, coaches and staff. We are grateful for Bobby and his contributions to our organization during his time with the Rams.”

Wagner’s departure will clear $5 million in cap space for the Rams.

12 responses to “Rams announce plan to part ways with Bobby Wagner on March 15

  1. Sad to see him go. Wish him the best of luck where ever he lands. Hopefully someplace in the AFC!

  2. I’d pay 11m/yr for him, if I was a GM needing a MLB…. If they’re going to cut him anyway, would a 6th likely get him?

  3. ee00ee says:
    I’d pay 11m/yr for him, if I was a GM needing a MLB…. If they’re going to cut him anyway, would a 6th likely get him?
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    I’ve thought about this. He’s still got plenty in the tank and had a great year for the Rams. It would have to be a team where he wants to go and a deal he wants, but getting something for him would be great. A 6th would be great. I’d puke all over myself if he goes to the Niners. That would be the worst.

  4. Still a servicable guy, could be a cheap acquisition for someone. Wish him well.

  5. Lol, cutting a guy with 140 tackles, 6 sacks and 2 ints to save $5 million. The bill has come due.

  6. If traded; the Cap Hit he brings is only $8.5M, $9M & $9.5 for the next three seasons. The dead money(balance) is carried by the Rams. That sure seems reasonable & I’m not sure what it would take to trade for him, but it won’t be much. Not because he isn’t worth it, but because the Rams have no choice due to CAP problems.

  7. Would be somewhat amusing if the Broncos trade for him or pick him up. Bobby Wagner is a professional but he doesn’t like Russ’s ego and/or entourage.

  8. Hope he ends up back in Seattle for leadership and depth. It genuinely feels weird for him to be in a different uniform.

    If the 49’s had cut Patrick Willis or Ravens let Ray Lewis go and he showed up in a Seattle uniform (or hypothetically, somehow, Jerry Rice ended up as a Seahawk for some weird reason…) – it would be awesome to have those players… but it would feel wrong. I love Patrick Willis as a 49’er. I love Bobby as a Seahawk.

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