Russell Wilson retires from NFL after 14 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Former Giant, potential Jets QB2 target Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL
"Former Giants quarterback Russell Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
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