Russell Wilson retires from NFL after 14 seasons

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:52 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Russell Wilson retires from NFL after 14 seasons
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Russell Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the NFL as of June 3, 2026. The former Giants quarterback had been reported to consider joining CBS Sports as a studio analyst. Wilson's last season in the NFL was with the Giants, where he played sparingly after being benched for rookie Jaxson Dart. Over his 14-year career, Wilson achieved a 64.6 completion percentage, threw for 46,966 yards, and accumulated 353 touchdown passes. With his retirement, the Jets will need to explore other options for their backup quarterback position.

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  • Russell Wilson announces retirement after 14 NFL seasons.
  • Last season played with the Giants, limited to few games.
  • Reportedly finalizing deal with CBS Sports as an analyst.
  • Career stats include 46,966 passing yards and 353 touchdowns.
  • Jets seeking new options for backup quarterback position.
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  • 10:52 PMYahoo SportsFormer Giant, potential Jets QB2 target Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL
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Former Giants quarterback Russell Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the NFL.

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