Russell Wilson’s retirement marks the end of one of the most accomplished quarterback careers of the modern NFL era. After 14 seasons, a Super Bowl championship, ten Pro Bowl selections, and nearly 47,000 passing yards, Wilson announced Wednesday that he is stepping away from football. The longtime Seattle Seahawks star leaves the game as one of the most productive dual-threat quarterbacks in league history, finishing his career with 353 touchdown passes and more than 5,500 rushing yards.
In an announcement on Twitter/X, Wilson announced his retirement and addressed many different people along the way, including former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.
“To coach Carroll, thanks for taking a chance on a young, 5-11 Black kid from Richmond, Virginia, that was told he was too small to ever make it ⁠in the NFL,” Wilson said. “We knew what winning was like. And to every teammate I’ve had the privilege of sharing the ⁠locker room with, thank you for the sacrifices, the brotherhood, the memories. None of this is possible without you.”
Wilson’s retirement may be fresh, but that is not stopping him from continuing to work in the field that he loves. He has accepted a position with CBS Sports as an ******* yst for the upcoming 2026 football season.
“As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and The NFL Today, I’m so blessed to continue doing what I love most, being around the greatest game in the world,” Wilson said.