Russell Wilson announces NFL retirement; Ciara shares heartfelt message
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 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.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Russell 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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