By TIM BOOTH

SEATTLE-- Bobby Wagner is headed back to the Seattle Seahawks to rejoin the group with which he became one of the leading linebackers in the NFL.

The team announced Wagner's return Saturday night, filling a significant need on Seattle's redesigned defense. It's a 1 year agreement, according to an individual who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the group didn't reveal terms.

BACK," the Seahawks posted on their Twitter account. "We've concurred to terms with the future Hall of Famer."

Seattle teammates Quandre Diggs and Tyler Lockett initially broke the news on Twitter, and NFL Network and ESPN stated the offer deserved up to $7 million.

"Glad to be back in Seattle! It suggests a lot to be able to come back!" Wagner tweeted.

Wagner invested the first 10 seasons of his profession with the Seahawks after being chosen in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft by Seattle. He ended up being a six-time first-team All-Pro selection throughout his period in Seattle, where he was regularly considered as among the best middle linebackers in the league.

Wagner was released by Seattle simply over a year ago in an income cap relocation. Wagner was due almost $17 million and Seattle wanted to give Jordyn Brooks the chance to enter the middle linebacker role.
However Brooks suffered a torn ACL late last season and is anticipated to miss out on a substantial portion of the 2023 season. Seattle signed Devin Bush to an one-year offer earlier in complimentary firm, but still required additional answers.

Go into Wagner, who was a second-team All-Pro choice last season playing for his home town Rams. Wagner began all 17 video games and had 140 takes on for the Rams, however was release by the Rams previously this offseason with Los Angeles going into a restore phase.

The Ontario Colony High alumnus is the latest addition to what will be a significantly altered defense in Seattle. The Seahawks have already signed Bush, defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones and Jarran Reed, and safety Julian Love as part of their offseason transformation.