Around the NFL

Bobby Wagner, Seahawks might have deal by camp

Published: Jul 22, 2015 at 12:50 PM

Chris Wesseling

Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host

The Seattle Seahawks are making progress on a new contract for middle linebacker Bobby Wagner after opening negotiations in early June.

NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported on Wednesday's edition of NFL Total Access that talks have been "active" and there is optimism a deal might be finalized before training camp opens.

A long-term deal with Wagner would make it easier for the Seahawks to reserve the 2016 franchise tag for Russell Wilson.

Wagner is slated to earn just under $1 million in the final year of his rookie contract.

He's an obvious candidate for an extension after earning a first-team All Pro nod and one controversial MVP vote last season.

Wagner and Panthers' Luke Kuechly have emerged as the NFL's premier middle linebackers.

*The latest Around The NFL Podcast discusses the eight most intriguing training camp battles heading into the season. *

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Panthers select Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders to begin Round 4 of 2024 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers selected Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders with the top selection in Round 4, pick 101 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

news

Niners GM John Lynch 'didn't entertain any' trade offers for Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk on Friday

There were trade winds swirling around the San Francisco 49ers' wide receivers leading up to Day 1 of the draft and those kicked up more on Day 2, but after three rounds John Lynch says he didn't entertain any trades for Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk on Friday.

news

Colts' Chris Ballard lambasts reports on WR Adonai Mitchell's character: 'That's such (expletive)'

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell's fall to the Indianapolis Colts was apparently caused by reports of character concerns, something general manager Chris Ballard not only shirked off but vehemently attacked in his Friday news conference with Indy's local media.

news

Commanders select Rice WR Luke McCaffrey with pick No. 100 of 2024 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders selected Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey with the No. 100 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night in Detroit.

news

Rams select Michigan RB Blake Corum with No. 83 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

Jim Harbaugh's beloved Michigan running back is following him to Los Angeles -- but playing for the Chargers' roommates. The Los Angeles Rams selected Blake Corum with the No. 83 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

news

Viewership for Round 1 of 2024 NFL Draft surpasses 2023

Round 1 coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit was seen by an average audience of 12.1 million viewers last night -- up plus-6% versus Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft (11.4 million) and the highest Round 1 viewership since 2021.

news

Bengals select Michigan DT Kris Jenkins, son of four-time Pro Bowler, with No. 49 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

Cincinnati helped fill the D.J. Reader-sized hole on its defensive line in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bengals selected Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins with the No. 49 overall pick.

news

Panthers trade up, take Texas RB Jonathon Brooks with pick No. 46 of 2024 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers traded up to select Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the No. 46 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Detroit after completing a deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

news

Patriots select Washington WR Ja'Lynn Polk with pick No. 37 in 2024 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots selected Washington wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday in Detroit.

news

Chargers trade up, select Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey with No. 34 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers traded up to select Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Detroit after completing a deal with the New England Patriots.

news

Bills select Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman with No. 33 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft

The Buffalo Bills selected Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman with the No. 33 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

news

Michael Penix Jr. had 'a very good conversation' with Falcons QB Kirk Cousins on draft night

Upon his introduction in Atlanta on Friday, Michael Penix Jr. told reporters that he and Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins "had a very good conversation" on draft night.