The Seattle Seahawks were thought to be in a tough situation with Bobby Wagner once the New York Jets signed C.J. Mosley to a well-beyond-the-record contract this spring. Instead they managed to let Wagner best Mosley’s average annual salary while still protecting themselves long-term. Wagner signed a three-year, $54 million extension on Friday, keeping him with the team through the 2022 season if they want him til then.
But if Wagner hits an unfortunate slide in his career before then, Seattle probably won’t find themselves in irreparable financial peril.