Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL to join CBS Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Russell Wilson, a ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback, has officially retired from the NFL, as announced via social media on Wednesday night. The decision comes shortly after he confirmed joining CBS Sports as an analyst for their Sunday NFL pregame show. Wilson enjoyed a 14-season career, highlighted by a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013. He completed his tenure with notable stints at the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants. In his career, he recorded 46,966 passing yards and 353 touchdowns.
- •Wilson announced retirement on June 4, 2026.
- •He led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl victory in 2013.
- •Wilson ranks among the few with 10 Pro Bowl selections.
- •He plans to join CBS Sports as an NFL analyst.
- •Wilson finished his career with over 46,000 passing yards.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking: 10x Pro Bowl NFL Quarterback Retires From The League
"A 10x Pro Bowl NFL quarterback has officially decided to hang up his cleats for good. The official announcement was released on Wednesday night and has had fans reminiscing ever since. From the moment he entered the league he was a human highlight reel, constantly showing up in big moments and eventually becoming a Super […] The post Breaking: 10x Pro Bowl NFL Quarterback Retires From The League appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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