Rams Rumors: Bobby Wagner, L.A. Have Mutual Interest in Free-Agent Contract

Veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner is visiting the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday and there is "mutual interest in doing a deal," per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Seattle Seahawks released Wagner earlier in March.

Wagner, 31, remains one of the best linebackers in football. The eight-time Pro Bowler, six-time first-team All-Pro selection and one-time champion registered 170 tackles, a sack, interception and forced fumble in 16 games last season.

But with the Seahawks transitioning into a rebuild after trading veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, the team opted to release Wagner and take the cap savings.

That decision could ultimately benefit the defending champions, who have seen their fair share of departures. Gone are players like Von Miller, Austin Corbett, Darious Williams, Andrew Whitworth, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Robert Woods.

But the Rams signed wideout Allen Robinson, signed Matthew Stafford to a contract extension and may do the same for Aaron Donald. They also retained offensive linemen Joe Noteboom and Brian Allen, big moves to maintain continuity in front of Stafford.

Adding Wagner would certainly take away some of the sting of losing players like Miller and Williams, though the team still has question marks off the edge and at corner. But Wagner would be a major upgrade in the middle of Los Angeles' defense.

And signing him would be another indication that the Rams—who have been extremely aggressive in adding veterans via trades and signings in recent years—aren't about to take their foot off the proverbial gas pedal.