Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner Recovers Fumble By Ravens
Nov 5, 2023, 12:58 PM | Updated: 1:04 pm
Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah State Aggies and current Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner recovered a fumble for the first time this season and the 10th time of his NFL career.
The Ravens hosted the Seahawks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, November 5.
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With 59 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. fumbled the ball and Wagner hopped on the pigskin to give possession to the Seahawks at the Baltimore 43-yard line. At the time of Wagner’s recovery, Baltimore owned a 14-3 lead over Seattle.
Former @USUFootball standout @Bwagz records the 10th fumble recovery of his Hall of Fame career.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Seahawks #SEAvsBAL #AggiesAllTheWay @kslsports pic.twitter.com/mwNPyWdYOz
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 5, 2023
Midway through the third quarter, Wagner had eight total tackles, five solo tackles, and a fumble recovery.
Wagner entered the game with 76 total tackles, 38 solo tackles, two sacks, and one pass breakup.
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Seattle’s game against Baltimore is broadcast on CBS and NFL Sunday Ticket.
About Bobby Wagner
After a college career at Utah State, the Southern California native was selected by the Seahawks during the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Wagner helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.
After spending the first 10 seasons of his career with the Seahawks, Wagner joined Seattle’s NFC West rival on March 31, 2022. The six-time All-Pro player was released by the Seahawks on March 8, 2022.
In 2022, the Rams finished in third place in the NFC West with a 5-12 record. Los Angeles failed to qualify for the NFL Playoffs after winning the Super Bowl last season. Wagner recorded 140 total tackles, 81 solo tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, and five pass breakups as a member of the Rams.
Former @USUFootball LB Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) with his first INT since 2019. 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #SFVsSEA #GoHawks #AggiesAllTheWay @kslsports pic.twitter.com/DBAGKjqYLZ
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) December 5, 2021
Earlier in 2023, the former USU standout received his ninth career AP All-Pro honor. Wagner has been named to the All-Pro first team six times and three times to the second team during his 11-year NFL career.
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. He’s also co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on X/Twitter (@kyleireland), Instagram (@kyleirelandksl), and Threads (@kyleirelandksl).
