Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL after 14 seasons
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL on June 3, concluding a 14-year career primarily with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson, who won Super Bowl 48, expressed gratitude to former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and his teammates. He will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst for the Sunday "NFL Today" show, filling the position left by Matt Ryan. Wilson thanked his parents and singer Ciara in a video detailing his love for football.
- •Russell Wilson retires after 14 seasons in the NFL.
- •He spent most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
- •Wilson won Super Bowl 48 with the Seahawks.
- •He will join CBS Sports as an analyst.
- •He expressed gratitude to teammates and coaches.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Russell Wilson retiring? Super Bowl champion QB hanging it up after 14-year NFL career
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson announces his retirement
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson announces retirement, ending Super Bowl career
"Wilson announced he was retiring on Wednesday, two days after reports emerged indicating that he would be joining CBS Sports as an NFL pundit.
"Russell Wilson, who is joining CBS as an analyst, officially announced his retirement and thanked former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:12 PMWhy is Russell Wilson retiring? Super Bowl champion QB hanging it up after 14-year NFL career
Wilson announced he was retiring on Wednesday, two days after reports emerged indicating that he would be joining CBS Sports as an NFL pundit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:10 PMRussell Wilson announces his retirement
Wilson confirms he's heading to CBS.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:36 PMRussell Wilson announces retirement, ending Super Bowl career
Russell Wilson, who is joining CBS as an analyst, officially announced his retirement and thanked former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.
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