Bobby Wagner agreed to a contract extension for 3 years 54 million dollars with $40 million guaranteed with the Seattle Seahawks last week. This deal resets the market for inside linebackers in a big way. No one is talking about the agency that represented Bobby Wagner during negations….. Bobby Wagner.
Prior to this contract C.J. Mosley was the highest-paid inside linebacker he signed with the Jets this offseason for $85 million over five years with $51 million guaranteed. Wagner deal eclipses Mosley’s where it counts in guaranteed money and average salary. In addition, Wagner is the sixth highest-paid defensive player now (by average salary) at $18 million per year.
The deal has great cash flow in the first two-year where Wagner will make $35.5 million more than any other player at his position. As a player who could legitimately be included in the NFL’s best defensive players. He is one of two players to be selected first-team all-pro ion each of the last three seasons.
Not all players are equipped to handle contract negotiations. I think it is safe to say Bobby Wagner is equipped however going forward most who could probably will obtain representation to do so. In this case, I think it’s fair to say Bobby Wagner made a good decision.
Congrats to Bobby Wagner.
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