In a statement, Wagner said he wanted to keep making an impact in the community, especially when it comes to the growth of women's basketball. "It's an honor to join the Seattle Storm ownership group and support a franchise that has consistently set the standard in women's professional sports,

Wagner is joining the Storm’s ownership group, becoming the latest pro athlete to invest in the surging league.

Wagner was a fixture in the Seattle community as an anchor of the Seahawks defense. Now he's a stakeholder in the city's WNBA franchise.