49 Facts About Bobby Wagner

Bobby Wagner played college football at Utah State and was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seahawks, who he played for until the end of the 2021 season.

Bobby Wagner rejoined the Seahawks in 2023 after playing for the Los Angeles Rams for the 2022 season.

Bobby Wagner played tight end, tallying 37 catches for 595 yards with 11 touchdowns.

Bobby Wagner received all-CIF Central Division honors as well as all-Mount Baldy League accolades.

Bobby Wagner earned second-team California Division 2 all-state honors after helping lead the Titans to a CIF division title and was named to the All-San Bernardino County team.

On January 14,2012, it was announced that Bobby Wagner had accepted his invitation to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl.

Bobby Wagner became the first Utah State player to play in the game since Chris Cooley in 2004.

Bobby Wagner was named the Senior Bowl MVP and was named the North's Most Outstanding Player.

Bobby Wagner received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine, but was unable to attend after coming down with pneumonia.

On March 30,2012, Bobby Wagner attended Utah State's pro day and impressed scouts and team representatives after performing all of the combine drills.

Bobby Wagner displayed his versatility and athleticism throughout his workout and helped solidify himself as a top linebacker.

Bobby Wagner was ranked the fourth best outside linebacker in the draft by NFLDraftScout.

Bobby Wagner is the 11th highest player selected in the NFL draft from Utah State and the highest since Rulon Jones in 1980.

Bobby Wagner entered training camp competing for the vacant starting middle linebacker role against Barrett Ruud and Matt McCoy.

Head coach Pete Carroll named Wagner the starting middle linebacker, along with outside linebackers K J Wright and Leroy Hill, to start the regular season.

Bobby Wagner finished his rookie season with 140 combined tackles, four pass deflections, three interceptions.

Bobby Wagner remained the starting middle linebacker to start the 2013 regular season under new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.

Bobby Wagner missed the first two games of his career after suffering a high ankle sprain.

Bobby Wagner finished the season with 120 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, five sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.

Bobby Wagner finished the 2014 season with 104 combined tackles, nine tackles for a loss, three pass deflections, and two sacks in 11 games and 11 starts.

Bobby Wagner made the NFL Top 100 Players for the first time in his career after he garnered enough votes from his NFL peers to finish ranked 69th in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.

Irvin, Wright, and Bobby Wagner remained the starters under new defensive coordinator Kris Richard to begin 2015.

Defensive end Michael Bennett caused Bengals' running back Rex Burkhead to fumble in the third quarter, which Bobby Wagner recovered and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown.

Bobby Wagner missed the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the Carolina Panthers with a pectoral strain.

Bobby Wagner recovered the fumble and returned it for a 22-yard touchdown.

Bobby Wagner finished the 2015 season with 114 combined tackles and seven pass deflections, and was credited with only half a sack in 15 games and 15 starts.

Bobby Wagner was voted to the 2016 Pro Bowl and was named to The Associated Press All-Pro second team.

Bobby Wagner finished the 2016 season as the Seahawks' leading tackler for the third consecutive season with a career-high 167 combined tackles, 4.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.

Bobby Wagner led the NFL in tackles, was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl, and was voted First-team All-Pro.

Bobby Wagner was ranked 39th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

Bobby Wagner finished the 2017 season with 133 combined tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and a safety in 16 games and 16 starts.

On December 19,2017, Bobby Wagner was named to his fourth straight Pro Bowl.

Bobby Wagner earned First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nominations for the 2017 season.

Bobby Wagner was ranked No 21 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

Bobby Wagner was the recipient of the 2017 Steve Largent Award, which is given annually to the team contributor best exemplifying the spirit, dedication, and integrity of former Seahawk wide receiver Steve Largent.

Bobby Wagner earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his game against San Francisco.

Bobby Wagner was named first-team All Pro along with teammate Michael Dickson.

Bobby Wagner was named to the Pro Bowl and earned First Team All-Pro.

Bobby Wagner was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

On July 26,2019, Bobby Wagner signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Seahawks through the 2022 season with $40.2 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid middle linebacker in the league.

Bobby Wagner was named to the Pro Bowl and earned First Team All-Pro honors for the 2019 season.

Bobby Wagner was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

On November 4,2020, Bobby Wagner was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8.

Bobby Wagner earned Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors.

Bobby Wagner was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

Bobby Wagner was ranked 29th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

On March 9,2022, Bobby Wagner was released after 10 seasons with the Seahawks.

Bobby Wagner signed a five-year contract worth up to $65 million with the Los Angeles Rams on March 31,2022.

Bobby Wagner signed a one-year contract worth up to $7 million to return to the Seattle Seahawks on March 25,2023.