Recommendation: 49ers Highly Recommended To Sign 9-Time Pro Bowler
The San Francisco 49ers don’t have to look far if they plan on strengthening their linebacker room this summer, as it was suggested that the team should go after one of the star free agents of their division rivals.
Bobby Wagner is coming off a career year. And because he’ll turn 34 in June, the Seattle Seahawks will find it hard to justify tying him down to a new extension.
With Dre Greenlaw sidelined at least through the beginning of the 2024 season, it was strongly suggested that the San Francisco 49ers should consider acquiring Wagner, who is expected to test the open market during this free agency period.
“While it seems like Wagner is a guy who should retire with the Seahawks, things are uncertain now in Seattle. With a new coach in Mike McDonald, he may decide that the team needs to shake things up and get younger. Plus, he does not have any of the nostalgia for Wagner that former head coach Pete Carroll did,” wrote Nick San Miguel via FanSided.
Nick Sorensen San Francisco 49ers
September 18, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive assistant coach Nick Sorensen before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
“Plus, newly hired 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen spent many years as an assistant coach with the Seahawks, so he got to see Wagner’s greatness up close. Sorensen may want to bring back the veteran with the 49ers uncertain about Greenlaw’s status going into next season” he added.
