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Bobby Wagner Says He 'Never Really Wanted to Leave' Seahawks After Rams Stint

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner spoke about his one-year exit from the team and his eventual return this offseason on 710 ESPN Seattle's Brock and Salk show on Wednesday.

Of note, the nine-time All-Pro player said he "never really wanted to leave in the first place" after his initial 10-year stint with the team (h/t Eric Edholm of NFL.com).

The Seahawks released Wagner in a salary cap-cutting move after the 2021 season. He then signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams.

Wagner earned another All-Pro honor in his lone season in L.