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Russell Wilson announces retirement after 14 NFL seasons

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:12 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Russell Wilson announces retirement after 14 NFL seasons

Summary

Russell Wilson, the former quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, has announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the NFL. He led Seattle to a Super Bowl victory and was selected to the Pro Bowl ten times. His retirement allows him to transition to a new role as an analyst for CBS Sports. The announcement adds complexity to discussions about his legacy and Hall of Fame candidacy, despite his impressive achievements.

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By the Numbers

•Wilson won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks.
•He was a 10-time Pro Bowler.
•Announced retirement on June 4, 2026.
•Transitioning to CBS Sports as an analyst.
•His career legacy is debated despite accolades.

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2:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — Russell Wilson has retired: is he a surefire Hall of Famer or the NFL’s everyman?

What they're saying

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The former Seahawks quarterback won a championship with Seattle and was a 10-time Pro Bowler. That doesn’t mean he’s seen as an all-time great When a quarterback makes 10 Pro Bowls, wins the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and leads his team to one Super Bowl win and (almost) another, you’d expect his Hall of Fame discussion would be fairly uncomplicated. But in the case of one Russell Carrington Wilson, who appeared to announce his retirement on Wednesday after 14 seasons to join CBS Sports as an analyst, that discussion is multi-layered – much like Wilson’s career and legacy. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Doug Farrar

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