Releasing Bobby Wagner was a massive mistake by the Seahawks. Wagner wound up signing with the division rival Rams and immediately returned to form, recapturing his title as the top off-ball linebacker in the league. At the end of the season, Wagner was graded out as the No. 1 player at his position by Pro Football Focus.
Meanwhile, Wagner’s replacements in Seattle floundered. Cody Barton’s efforts did not land him in the top 100 linebackers in PFF’s grades and Jordyn Brooks ranked even lower. Suffice to say linebacker should be high on the list this offseason. Maybe they can trade for Bobby Wagner.
There is one silver lining, here. Tanner Muse showed some promise during his time on the field at the end of the season. It was a small sample size – Muse only played 124 total defensive snaps. However, what he did was good enough to land him at No. 12 in PFF’s linebacker grades. Here’s the full list.
Jan 8, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks hold signs up for Los Angeles Rams linebacker…Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (50) carries the Jacksonville Jaguars flag into the locker room after…Dec 24, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) tackles New Orleans Saints…Jan 22, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) breaks up…Jan 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts after a…Nov 21, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) and inside…Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (5) during pregame warmups…Oct 25, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) reacts after…Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) on a…Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) is sacked by New…Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) is stopped…SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Tanner Muse #58 of the Seattle Seahawks prepares for a snap…
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