Patrick Mahomes congratulates Russell Wilson on retirement announcement
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes commented on Russell Wilson's NFL retirement announced on June 3, 2026. In response to Wilson's Instagram video reflecting on his career, Mahomes expressed admiration, writing, 'Congrats on a helluva career man!' Wilson thanked Mahomes for their competition. Wilson concludes his career as a Super Bowl champion and 10-time Pro Bowler. Mahomes, recovering from an ACL injury, could return by Week 1 of the upcoming season.
- •Russell Wilson announced retirement on June 3, 2026.
- •Mahomes shared support through an Instagram comment.
- •Wilson was a Super Bowl champion and 10-time Pro Bowler.
- •Mahomes is recovering from an ACL injury, possible return by Week 1.
- •Wilson and Mahomes faced off four times, Mahomes leads 3-1.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson Had Words for Patrick Mahomes After Retirement Message
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"Russell Wilson announced his retirement on Wednesday and received a lot of congratulatory messages on Instagram. Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was among the former and current players from around the NFL who sent well wishes to Wilson following a successful 14-year career. The quarterback finished his playing days as a 2014 Super Bowl […] The post Russell Wilson Had Words for Patrick Mahomes After Retirement Message appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Russell Wilson’s NFL retirement announcement on Wednesday garnered a lot of attention across the league. Former and current players congratulated him for his successful career and for joining CBS Sports as an analyst. Wilson posted a video on Instagram where…
"Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sent a heartfelt message to Russell Wilson after the veteran quarterback announced his retirement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:16 PMRussell Wilson Had Words for Patrick Mahomes After Retirement Message
Russell Wilson announced his retirement on Wednesday and received a lot of congratulatory messages on Instagram. Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was among the former and current players from around the NFL who sent well wishes to Wilson following a successful 14-year career. The quarterback finished his playing days as a 2014 Super Bowl […] The post Russell Wilson Had Words for Patrick Mahomes After Retirement Message appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:10 PMPatrick Mahomes Reacts to Russell Wilson’s Retirement Announcement
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sent a heartfelt message to Russell Wilson after the veteran quarterback announced his retirement.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:21 AMChiefs QB Patrick Mahomes comments on Russell Wilson’s career after NFL retirement
Russell Wilson’s NFL retirement announcement on Wednesday garnered a lot of attention across the league. Former and current players congratulated him for his successful career and for joining CBS Sports as an analyst. Wilson posted a video on Instagram where…
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