Russell Wilson leaves NFL for CBS Sports studio analyst position
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Russell Wilson has officially announced his departure from the NFL to join CBS Sports as a studio analyst for 'The NFL Today.' The announcement was made in a video released on June 3. Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, leaves behind an impressive legacy, including 46,966 passing yards and 5,568 rushing yards across his career. He is set to join fellow former player Kyle Long on the studio show, which will feature a revamped cast this season.
- •Wilson announces move to CBS Sports in a June 3 video.
- •He finishes with 46,966 passing yards and 5,568 rushing yards.
- •Wilson won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2014.
- •He is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection across a 14-season career.
- •Kyle Long also joins CBS's 'The NFL Today' this season.
- 5:01 PMCBS NFL — Russell Wilson leaves the NFL to take a job at CBS Sports, plus five players who could be traded next
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