Russell Wilson announces NFL retirement; Ciara shares heartfelt message
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Russell Wilson officially announced his retirement from the NFL on June 3, 2026, via an Instagram video montage. The former quarterback reflected on his 14-year career and shared personal moments. His wife, Ciara, praised him in the comments, calling him her 'greatest inspiration.' Following his retirement, Wilson will join CBS as an analyst for their Sunday NFL pregame show. He had a successful career, including a Super Bowl win with the Seattle Seahawks and numerous accolades.
- •Wilson spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.
- •He was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
- •Wilson threw for nearly 47,000 yards and 353 touchdown passes.
- •He won NFL Rookie of the Year and was a 10-time Pro Bowler.
- •Ciara expressed pride and admiration for her husband in a social media post.
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Breaks Silence Following Reports Of Jets Backup Role Offer
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson’s wife has sweet message after NFL star’s retirement announcement
"Russell Wilson has officially retired from the game, with the veteran signal-caller making his announcement through a clip on his Instagram. The announcement clearly tugged at many heartstrings, considering just how many seasons the playmaker has given to the league and his fans. The announcement got quite a bit of reaction from the public, including […] The post Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Breaks Silence Following Reports Of Jets Backup Role Offer appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Ciara made sure to give his husband, Russell Wilson, his flowers after the star quarterback officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Russell Wilson shared the news on Instagram via a video montage from his 14-year career, along…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:34 PMRussell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Breaks Silence Following Reports Of Jets Backup Role Offer
Russell Wilson has officially retired from the game, with the veteran signal-caller making his announcement through a clip on his Instagram. The announcement clearly tugged at many heartstrings, considering just how many seasons the playmaker has given to the league and his fans. The announcement got quite a bit of reaction from the public, including […] The post Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Breaks Silence Following Reports Of Jets Backup Role Offer appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:56 AMRussell Wilson’s wife has sweet message after NFL star’s retirement announcement
Ciara made sure to give his husband, Russell Wilson, his flowers after the star quarterback officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Russell Wilson shared the news on Instagram via a video montage from his 14-year career, along…
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