The Seahawks are in the midst of a major roster rebuild. They’re also working on a hell of a public relations crisis.
In addition to trading their overwhelmingly popular franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos, Seattle is apparently seriously considering making a trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson, who has a grand jury hearing today relating to 20+ accusations of sexual misconduct.
For a bonus, the Seahawks also released their beloved future Hall of Fame middle linebacker Bobby Wagner on the same day.
Moments ago, Wagner shared a tweet that said the organization didn’t even tell him he wasn’t coming back.
Crazy part about all this. I played there for 10 years & I didn’t even hear it from them that I wasn’t coming back.
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) March 11, 2022
Given his age and the prospect of declining returns, cutting Wagner was not a tough call to make from a pure salary cap perspective, especially after trading Wilson. But to treat a franchise cornerstone with such disrespect is an awful look for Pete Carroll and John Schneider, hands down.
