Seahawks' Bobby Wagner Confirms Intent to Play in 2024 Amid Uncertain Future with Team
Despite nearing the end of his 12th NFL season, Wagner has had a standout year, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection and playing 98.2% of Seattle's defensive snaps.
- Bobby Wagner, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker, has confirmed his intention to continue playing in 2024, despite being 33 years old and nearing the end of his 12th NFL season.
- Wagner has had a standout season, playing 98.2% of Seattle's defensive snaps in 2023, ranking second in the NFL with 168 tackles, and earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection.
- Despite his impressive performance, Wagner's future with the Seahawks remains uncertain as he returned to the team on a one-year, $5.5 million deal in 2023 and hasn't committed to staying beyond this season.
- Seahawks' head coach Pete Carroll has expressed his desire to have Wagner back in 2024, praising his fantastic season, leadership, and durability.
- Wagner's decision to continue playing comes as the Seahawks face a challenging end to the season, needing a win over the Cardinals and a Green Bay loss to make the postseason.