Bobby Wagner spoke passionately Wednesday about the importance of mental health in the NFL, encouraging his fellow players to deal openly and honestly with their feelings following Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field. FOX13
When Wagner eventually addressed the comparatively small importance of his return to Seattle on Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams' star linebacker vowed to handle that potentially fraught situation openly and maturely as well, even though the Seahawks are still "the organization that you feel gave up on you."
While the Seahawks have exceeded expectations without Wagner and remained in playoff contention until Week 18, the Rams have been a massive disappointment despite an outstanding season from the 32-year-old Wagner, who has decisively proven his best football was not behind him. Wagner already faced the Seahawks for the first time last month, and he played an outstanding game in the Rams' 27-23 defeat with two sacks, an interception and seven tackles. Wagner also played with clearly visible emotion and fire, acknowledging just how much the matchup with his friends and former teammates meant to him.
The Seahawks definitely noticed Wagner's motivation at SoFi Stadium, and the Rams' lost season isn't likely to dampen that fire.
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