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Matt Calkins: Here's why it makes sense for the Seahawks to part with Bobby Wagner

Former Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman likely upset waves of Seahawks fans last week when he said they "hate accountability" and were "spoiled." But there might have been some truth in other comments he made on his podcast — most notably in terms of Bobby Wagner.

Sherman said the Seahawks probably will get rid of Wagner, which would instantly put them in rebuild mode. Not sure if the latter part of that statement is true, but it begs the question: Has Bobby played his last game in a Seahawks uniform?

You can't overlook the size of the eight-time Pro Bowler's contract. Him coming back to Seattle on his current deal would carry a $20 million hit against the salary cap. That's monumental for a guy that, as Sherman said, might be three years past his prime.

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