The Los Angeles Rams have decided to release linebacker Bobby Wagner after only one season with the team.
Wagner signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Rams last offseason, but the team has decided to move on from the veteran linebacker. Wagner played in 13 games for the Rams, starting in 10 of them. He recorded 71 tackles, one sack, and one interception.
The move comes as a bit of a surprise, as Wagner was expected to be a key contributor on defense for the Rams this season. However, the team has decided to go in a different direction and will look to fill the void left by Wagner’s departure.
Wagner, who turned 32 in June, is a six-time Pro Bowler and has been one of the best linebackers in the league for the past decade. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, where he won a Super Bowl and was named a first-team All-Pro four times.
It remains to be seen where Wagner will end up next, but there will likely be several teams interested in his services. Despite his age, he still has plenty left in the tank and should be able to contribute to a team’s defense next season.
The Rams, meanwhile, will have to find a way to replace Wagner’s production on defense. With training camp just around the corner, they will have to act quickly to find a suitable replacement if they want to be competitive in the upcoming season.