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Seahawks’ Bobby Wagner Lands Contract Extension Without Agent Representation

All-Pro inside linebacker Bobby Wagner and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $54 million contract extension. Wagner will receive $40.2 million in guaranteed money. He is soon entering the final season of his 2015 four-year, $43 million contract that came with $19.97 million guaranteed. With the unpredictability of the violent sport, Wagner wanted […]

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Deadline Day for Wilson and Seattle

Russell Wilson has made it abundantly clear that he expects a new long term contract done by the end of today, April 15th. It is not typical to see an athlete hold such leverage in setting a deadline for action; this is no typical athlete. Wilson is the Seattle Seahawks’ all-time leader in wins and […]

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Russell Wilson And Ciara Sign With Creative Artists Agency

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer and songwriter, Ciara, have both signed with Creative Artists Agency. CAA will help represent the couple in their film and television endeavors. CAA will also represent Wilson’s media and production company, West2East Empire. In August 2018, West2East partnered with Bunim/Murray Productions to develop and produce a […]

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Mark Rodgers: A MLBPA Agent Negotiating QB Russell Wilson’s Contract

Russell Wilson has made quite the name for himself on and off of the football field in his NFL career thus far. After being drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, he won the starting QB job for the Seattle Seahawks before the season started. Prior to signing his […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (6/12/15)

We are four games through the NBA Finals and they certainly have not disappointed. ESPN  announced today that this year’s NBA Finals is the most watched and highest-rated ever on ABC through four games. Last week Saturday, history was made as American Pharoah won  the Belmont Stake. He became the first horse in 37 years to […]

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Russell Wilson Credits Faith And Mental Toughness For His Success

In a time when star quarterbacks enter the NFL complete with accolades, hype videos, and trademark eligible nicknames, Russell Wilson is a change of pace. Wilson’s day-to-day life seems to be quieter and less publicized than one might think for a 26 year old, Super Bowl winning, franchise quarterback. This is due in large part to the […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (5/2/14)

Donald Sterling and the future ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers took over the news this week.  Not just the sports-related coverage of the news, but it was pretty much what every person was discussing in the workplace and at home.  Busy week of litigation for me, with a nice win at trial and other […]

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‘Why Not Us’ Mentality Helps Seattle Seahawks Produce First Super Bowl Championship

The Super Bowl was full of memorable moments and New York/New Jersey provided a great platform for the Seattle Seahawks to showcase its talents. The Seahawks once again demonstrated that a superior defense does win championships. However, the Seahawks’ playoff success runs much deeper than its flashy neon-uniforms, outspoken leaders, and 12th man. Most noteworthy […]

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Why Seattle Has Already Won

This guest post is written by Jason A. Davis, Esq. a Seattle attorney and sports fan.  Mr. Davis has previously contributed to the Sports Agent Blog. Follow him at @JasonDavisEsq1. The rising star and quarterback of the now Super Bowl bound Seattle Seahawks is known to ask the simple question, “Why not us?”  And why […]