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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton <\/a><\/p>\n July 24, 2025<\/p>\n ‘It\u2019s an honor to join the Seattle Storm ownership group and support a franchise that has consistently set the standard in women\u2019s professional sports,’ said Wagner.<\/p>\n NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner<\/a> has recently signed on to become part of the WNBA<\/a>\u2018s Seattle Storm\u2019s ownership group.<\/p>\n The franchise announced<\/a> on July 23 that the Super Bowl XLVIII Champion will join the team\u2019s ownership group. Wagner was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012 and played with the franchise until 2021.<\/p>\n We\u2019re proud to announce that Bobby Wagner is joining the Seattle Storm ownership group!<\/p>\n A Super Bowl champion and All-Pro linebacker, @Bwagz<\/a> will become the first active NFL player to have equity in a WNBA team.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf0 https:\/\/t.co\/szpy4qpbNh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7B6yXI8rvS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to join the Seattle Storm ownership group and support a franchise that has consistently set the standard in women\u2019s professional sports,\u201d said Wagner in a written statement. \u201cThis is about more than basketball; it\u2019s about investing in a legacy of excellence, empowering women, and continuing to elevate the game for future generations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The Storm has won four championships while making 19 playoff appearances in the 25 years that the team has been in the WNBA. Last year, the ownership group opened a $64 million training facility, BECU Storm Center for Basketball Performance, dedicated to the Storm\u2019s vision for the future of women\u2019s basketball. They were ranked as the league\u2019s third most valuable team in the WNBA.<\/p>\n The team\u2019s co-owner, Lisa Brummel, welcomed Warner to the ownership group.<\/p>\n \u201cBobby is a hometown hero who has had an immeasurable impact on the Seattle community,\u201d said Brummel. \u201cHe shares our desire to grow the game and knows the value and importance of investing in women\u2019s sports. As we continue to build on the incredible legacy of the Storm franchise, we are excited to add Bobby\u2019s experience and expertise to the mix.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Wagner now plays for the Washington Commanders after stints with the Los Angeles Rams (2022) and a return to the Seahawks in 2023. <\/p>\n He was a second-round pick by the Seahawks and holds three of the team\u2019s records for most tackles in a single season, and leads all active players in total tackles. Wagner has been to\u00a010 Pro Bowls and named to 11 All-Pro teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Storm has a winning record of 14-10 after losing the last game it played against the Dallas Wings, 87-63.<\/p>\n RELATED CONTENT: WNBA Players Wear \u2018Pay Us What You Owe Us\u2019 Shirts At All-Star Game In Message To League<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t