Russell Wilson retires as fifth-highest paid player in NFL history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement on June 4, 2026, after a 14-year NFL career. He finishes as the fifth-highest paid player ever, amassing total career earnings of $315.8 million. Wilson's earnings trail only those of Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Kirk Cousins. He won a Super Bowl in 2014 and was recognized as a second-team All-Pro in 2019. His retirement marks the end of an impactful career that saw him become one of only six players to surpass the $300 million milestone in earnings.
- •Russell Wilson retires after 14 seasons in the NFL.
- •He finishes fifth in all-time career earnings with $315.8 million.
- •Wilson won one Super Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro in 2019.
- •He led the league in passing touchdowns in 2017 with 34.
- •Only six players have ever crossed the $300 million earnings mark.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks great Russell Wilson retires No. 5 in career earnings
"Former Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson called it a career this spring as the fifth-highest paid player in NFL history.
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