Russell Wilson officially retires from the NFL after 14 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL after a successful 14-year career. The 37-year-old former Seattle Seahawks quarterback, who led the team to its first Super Bowl victory, expressed his gratitude to the organization and its fans as he transitions to a television career. Wilson is widely regarded as the best quarterback in Seahawks history, having set numerous franchise records during his tenure. His retirement marks the end of an era for the team and its supporters, who celebrate his contributions on and off the field.
- •Wilson retires at age 37 after 14 NFL seasons.
- •He is the winningest quarterback in Seahawks history.
- •He transitions to a new role in television.
- •Wilson thanks Seattle and the fans in his retirement announcement.
- •Seahawks fans reflect on his legacy as a franchise icon.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Pre-Snap Reads 6/4: Seahawks legend Russell Wilson retires from NFL
"The best QB in Seahawks history. Hard to debate otherwise.
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