Bobby Wagner is officially a member of the hated Rams. Here’s a look at the terms of the contract he signed with Los Angeles.
As is always the case, the true terms of any contract needs to be evaluated, rather than simply oohing and aahing over the top line numbers. This is no different in the case of Wagner’s contract with the Rams, and the terms of the deal are finally public. So, without wasting any further time, here are the specifics:Roster Bonuses: 2022: None, 2023: $3.5M*, 2024: $2.5M**, 2025: $2.5M, 2026: $2.
Thus, it’s a bargain for the Rams during the 2022 league year when Wagner will count less against the cap for Los Angeles than he will count against the cap for Seattle , but the bill comes due down the road. This, of course, leads to the question of whether this is a good deal for the Rams or not, and at this point, given what is known, it is likely not a great deal for Los Angeles.
However, what will determine how good of a deal this is for the Rams could come down to exactly how they use Wagner not just in 2022, but in future years as well. $10M per year for an off ball linebacker is certainly a lot, and represents a significant departure from how Los Angeles has addressed the position in the past. Thus, it raises the question about what exactly they are doing and whether they have anything special planned for Wagner.
If the intent is to simply have him as a traditional three-down, off ball linebacker, it’s likely not a great deal. If the intent is to have him as a three-down, off ball linebacker who shifts to the edge and rushes in passing situations, it is still likely not a great deal, but could pay off because if he happens to be decent or better as an edge rusher, $10M per year could prove to be a steal.
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