Russell Wilson announces retirement after NFL career spanning over a decade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Russell Wilson, the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback, has retired from the NFL as of June 3, 2026. His career included 10 Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl title during the 2013 season. Wilson held a strong record of 11-8-1 against the Arizona Cardinals, excelling at State Farm Stadium with an 8-2-1 record. After a trade to the Denver Broncos and subsequent stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants, Wilson struggled to maintain his previous success. His retirement was preceded by an agreement to join CBS's NFL pregame show.
- •Wilson finished his career with an 11-8-1 record against the Cardinals.
- •He earned 10 Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl title in 2013.
- •Wilson had a successful record of 8-2-1 at State Farm Stadium.
- •He struggled in his final years with Denver, Pittsburgh, and New York.
- •Wilson will join CBS's NFL pregame show following his retirement.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson retirement: Longtime Arizona Cardinals rivals calls it a career
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Super Bowl champ and former Cardinals tormentor retires from NFL
"Russell Wilson finished his career with a 11-8-1 record against the Arizona Cardinals, helping the Seattle Seahawks dominate the NFC West.
"Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL. He threw 32 touchdown passes in his career against the Cardinals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:30 AMRussell Wilson retirement: Longtime Arizona Cardinals rivals calls it a career
Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL. He threw 32 touchdown passes in his career against the Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:22 PMSuper Bowl champ and former Cardinals tormentor retires from NFL
Russell Wilson finished his career with a 11-8-1 record against the Arizona Cardinals, helping the Seattle Seahawks dominate the NFC West.
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