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Mark Rodgers says Russell Wilson took less money so Seahawks could sign MLB Bobby Wagner

In an interview earlier this week on Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio, agent Mark Rodgers said quarterback Russell Wilson, his client, took less money so the Seattle Seahawks could potentially sign middle linebacker Bobby Wagner.

Last week, Wilson and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $87.6 million contract extension, including about $61 million in guaranteed money, that keeps him in Seattle through 2019.

Linebacker Bobby Wagner's new contract  extension came shortly after the Seahawks and Wilson agreed to terms on a new deal. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Linebacker Bobby Wagner’s new contract extension came shortly after the Seahawks and Wilson agreed to terms on a new deal. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the Seahawks signed Wagner to a four-year, $43-million extension that pays him $22.