Bobby Joseph Wagner is an American football linebacker for the Washington Commanders, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks selected Wagner as the 47th overall pick in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played with the Seahawks for a decade until 2021, and later joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2022, returned to the Seahawks in 2023, and finally signed with the Commanders in 2024. Wagner was a part of the Seahawks' 2013 Super Bowl XLVIII winning team and the NFL 2010's All-Decade Team. He also earned ten Pro Bowl selections, six First-team All-Pro selections and five Second-team All-Pro selections. In 2023, Wagner was also awarded the Art Rooney Award.
As a collegiate athlete, he played at Utah State University from 2008 to 2011. According to Sports Reference, he recorded 445 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and four interceptions over his career. He was named WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2011, earned First-team All-WAC honors thrice (2009–2011), and was the Senior Bowl MVP in 2012. Growing up, he played high school football at Colony High School in Ontario, California, as per Utah State Aggies' official wesbite.
Bobby Wagner's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Wagner signed a one-year contract with the Commanders valued at $6.5 million in March 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $2,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $6,060,000, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Wagner’s contract breakdown is as follows:
| Contract Terms | Avg Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 1 year(s) / $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $6,060,000 | $6,060,000 | 2025 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing | Roster/Gm | Workout | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 34 | $4,060,000 | $2,000,000 | $340,000 | $100,000 | $6,500,000 | 2.55% | $6,060,000 |
| 2025 | 35 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Bobby Wagner getting paid?
According to his one-year contract, Wagner will receive an average annual salary of $6,500,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $4,060,000, with a cap hit of $6,500,000 and a dead cap value of $6,060,000 in 2024. He would enter free agency unless he signs a contract extension with the Commanders, as of January 2025.
How much does Bobby Wagner make in a minute?
Bobby Wagner will earn $12.3 per minute in the 2024-25 NFL season, based on his total earnings of the season being $6.5 million and total minutes in a year being 525,600 minutes.
Bobby Wagner's career earnings
As of January 2025, Bobby Wagner’s total career earnings are $109,508,441, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Bobby Wagner's contract?
Bobby Wagner's contract offers a per-game active bonus of $20,000, totaling up to $340,000. There are additional incentives of $500,000 for 75% regular-season snaps plus a playoff berth, $500,000 for 75% snaps with a top-16 team defense ranking, $500,000 for a Pro Bowl selection, and $500,000 for First-team All-Pro honors.
How much of Bobby Wagner's contract is guaranteed?
Wagner's 2024 contract with the Commanders guarantees a total amount of $6.06 million, which is also guaranteed at signing.
Bobby Wagner's contract history
Seattle Seahawks (2012-2015)
Bobby Wagner signed a four-year rookie contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, worth $4.3 million, with an average annual salary of $1 million.
Seattle Seahawks (2015-2019)
Wagner's contract was extended in 2015 for four years, totalling upto $43 million, and an average annual salary of $10.75 million.
Seattle Seahawks (2019-2022)
In 2019, he signed another extension worth $54 million, and an average annual salary of $18 million. (via Spotrac)
Los Angeles Rams (2022)
Wagner signed a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams worth $50,000,000. It included $5,000,000 signing bonus, $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Seattle Seahawks (2023)
In 2023, Bobby Wagner re-collaborated with the Seattle Seahawks, signing a one-year $5.5 million contract, which was fully guaranteed including a signing bonus $1,250,000, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000, as per Spotrac.
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FAQs on Bobby Wagner
A. Bobby Wagner went to the Utah State University in 2008-2011.
A. Yes, Bobby Wagner signed a contract with the Washington Commanders as a free agent in 2024.
A. Bobby Wagner stands 6 feet or 183 cm., tall and weighs 241 pounds or 109 kg.
A. Bobby Wagner's 40-yard dash time is 4.46 seconds at the Utah State's pro day in 2012.
A. Bobby Wagner has made a total of $109,508,441 according to Spotrac.
