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Nate Burleson recruits Russell Wilson to join CBS's ‘The NFL Today

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Nate Burleson recruits Russell Wilson to join CBS's ‘The NFL Today

Summary

Nate Burleson announced that he has successfully recruited Russell Wilson to join CBS's ‘The NFL Today.’ After lobbying Wilson during his guest appearance last December, Wilson officially joined the show, filling the position left by Matt Ryan. Burleson stated that Wilson's transition into broadcasting will allow fans to see a different side of him. He suggested Wilson should be authentically himself in this new role. The excitement around Wilson's addition to the show follows a bidding process where he chose CBS over an offer from the New York Jets to continue his playing career.

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Key Details

•Nate Burleson has recruited Russell Wilson to CBS's ‘The NFL Today’.
•Wilson accepted an offer from CBS over the New York Jets.
•Burleson's lobbying took place during Wilson's guest analyst role last December.
•Burleson emphasized the importance of Wilson's authenticity on the show.
•Wilson takes the place of Matt Ryan, who moved to the Falcons.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Nate Burleson reveals he recruited Russell Wilson to join ‘The NFL Today’

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Nate Burleson has been lobbying Russell Wilson to join The NFL Today since before it was even an option. Burleson told TMZ Sports this week that when Wilson joined the show as a guest analyst last December, he spent the entire broadcast lobbying him to choose CBS when the time came. Watch full video on…
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