Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL after 14 seasons
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Russell Wilson has officially retired from the NFL at age 37, after 14 seasons in the league. He shared a video on social media, expressing gratitude for his time in football. Wilson plans to transition to a commentary role with CBS Sports, replacing Matt Ryan on 'The NFL Today.' Over his career, Wilson played for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants, achieving a record of 104-53-1 as a starter, along with one Super Bowl championship.
- •Wilson retires after 14 seasons in the NFL.
- •He will join CBS Sports as a commentator.
- •Wilson played for four teams during his career.
- •He won one Super Bowl and was a 10-time Pro Bowler.
- •Wilson's total career statistics include nearly 47,000 passing yards.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Why is Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL?
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson officially retires from the NFL
- 12:21 AMESPN — QB Wilson announces retirement after 14 seasons
- 11:12 PMGoogle News — Russell Wilson announces his retirement - NBC Sports
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Thank you, Football’ - Watch Russell Wilson’s retirement announcement
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson shares goodbye letter to football after retiring from NFL
"The Seahawks legend is joining CBS Sports after 14 seasons in the NFL, including a whole lot of winning in Seattle.
"Russell Wilson is hanging up his cleats after 14 seasons in the NFL. Watch his goodbye to football here.
"Quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:39 AMWhy is Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL?
Russell Wilson is officially retiring. Why is that?
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:25 AMFormer Seahawks QB Russell Wilson officially retires from the NFL
Wilson is calling it a career
- ESPNJun 4, 2026, 12:21 AMQB Wilson announces retirement after 14 seasons
Quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday.
- Google NewsJun 3, 2026, 11:12 PMRussell Wilson announces his retirement - NBC Sports
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:07 PM‘Thank you, Football’ - Watch Russell Wilson’s retirement announcement
The Seahawks legend is joining CBS Sports after 14 seasons in the NFL, including a whole lot of winning in Seattle.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:41 PMRussell Wilson shares goodbye letter to football after retiring from NFL
Russell Wilson is hanging up his cleats after 14 seasons in the NFL. Watch his goodbye to football here.
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