Bobby Wagner was surprisingly cut by the Seahawks this offseason, making him one of the top free agents available. He took his time picking his next team, ultimately landing with the Rams on a five-year deal.
It’s surprising to see the Rams pay so much ($50 million) for an inside linebacker, given the way they’ve treated the position over the last five years. But they saw a future Hall of Famer available and didn’t let him get away.
Here are eight things to know about the Rams’ new linebacker, who’s a Los Angeles native.