Russell Wilson bids farewell to football in a heartfelt video
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Russell Wilson released a video titled “Thank You, Football” on social media on June 3, 2026. The veteran quarterback announced his transition from playing in the NFL to joining CBS as an analyst. In the video, Wilson expresses his gratitude for his time in football, signifying a new chapter in his career. He ended the post with the caption, “Love, #3.”
- •Russell Wilson released a goodbye video on June 3, 2026.
- •He thanked football as he transitions to a TV analyst role.
- •Wilson will join CBS as an NFL analyst.
- •The video is titled 'Thank You, Football.'
- •Wilson signed off with 'Love, #3.'
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — 'Thank you, Football' - quarterback Russell Wilson confirms move to broadcasting
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson releases a 'Thank You' video to football as he transitions to TV role
"Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media video confirming his move from the NFL field to the broadcast booth.Russell won the Seahawks starting quarterback job as a rookie and with Carroll at the helm led Seattle to the Super Bowl title in his second season.
"The veteran QB puts his playing career in the rearview mirror and turns his attention to being an NFL analyst.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:32 PM'Thank you, Football' - quarterback Russell Wilson confirms move to broadcasting
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media video confirming his move from the NFL field to the broadcast booth.Russell won the Seahawks starting quarterback job as a rookie and with Carroll at the helm led Seattle to the Super Bowl title in his second season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:31 PMRussell Wilson releases a 'Thank You' video to football as he transitions to TV role
The veteran QB puts his playing career in the rearview mirror and turns his attention to being an NFL analyst.
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