Russell Wilson joins CBS as NFL analyst, not retiring
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Russell Wilson is set to become an NFL analyst for CBS Sports, finalizing a deal reported on June 1, 2026. Wilson, a Super Bowl champion and 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback, will participate in NFL on CBS games and provide insights on various football-related shows. His playing career faced uncertainty after he started only three games for the New York Giants in 2025. This transition marks a significant shift from his previous role as a player to a prominent analysis position alongside James Brown, Nate Burleson, and Bill Cowher on "The NFL Today."
- •Wilson joins CBS Sports on June 1, 2026.
- •He will feature in NFL on CBS games.
- •Formerly played for the New York Giants in 2025.
- •Will co-host "The NFL Today" with Brown, Burleson, and Cowher.
- •Not retiring from football, but shifting to broadcasting.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin Badgers legend Russell Wilson set to join CBS Sports
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Former Badgers QB Russell Wilson reportedly retiring, headed to CBS
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Wilson isn't retiring but he is joining CBS as an NFL analyst
"Former Wisconsin star quarterback Russell Wilson will reportedly retire from the NFL and join CBS Sports, following in another Badger's footsteps.
"Russell Wilson will appear on NFL on CBS games, while providing analysis on a variety of football-related shows on the network.
"Former Wisconsin Badgers legend Russell Wilson is set to join CBS Sports, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:03 AMWisconsin Badgers legend Russell Wilson set to join CBS Sports
Former Wisconsin Badgers legend Russell Wilson is set to join CBS Sports, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:26 PMFormer Badgers QB Russell Wilson reportedly retiring, headed to CBS
Former Wisconsin star quarterback Russell Wilson will reportedly retire from the NFL and join CBS Sports, following in another Badger's footsteps.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:24 PMRussell Wilson isn't retiring but he is joining CBS as an NFL analyst
Russell Wilson will appear on NFL on CBS games, while providing analysis on a variety of football-related shows on the network.
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