NFL Media announced this Wednesday that Bobby Wagner had signed with the Commanders. The veteran linebacker, at the end of his contract in Seattle, is therefore joining the capital for a season. His contract is announced at 8.5 million dollars, including 6 million guaranteed.
After Austin Ekeler in attack, Washington decided to strengthen its defense with another experienced player. Ten years later, Wagner will reunite with Dan Quinn, who was his defensive coordinator with the Seahawks in 2013 and 2014. The new head coach of the Commanders will rely on Wagner, a ten-time All-Pro, to be the captain of a young defense .
This is a drastic change in Bobby Wagner's career. After twelve seasons in the NFC West, including eleven in Seattle, Wagner will discover the east coast. At 33 years old, his experience and talent no longer need to be proven. After several difficult seasons, it finally seems that there is direction in the capital.