Russell Wilson retires from NFL at age 37 after 14 seasons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Russell Wilson, a veteran quarterback who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl victory in 2014, has announced his retirement at 37. Wilson spent 10 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Seahawks before playing for the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. He transitions to a media role with CBS following his retirement. With 46,966 passing yards and 353 touchdown passes, Wilson ranks among the top quarterbacks in NFL history. He expressed gratitude to Coach Pete Carroll and his teammates in his farewell message.
- •Wilson retires after 14 NFL seasons and 10 with the Seahawks.
- •He led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014.
- •Wilson ranks 16th all-time in passing yards and 12th in touchdown passes.
- •He will join CBS as an analyst following his retirement.
- •Wilson expressed gratitude towards Coach Carroll and his teammates.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Former Seahawks quarterback Wilson retires at 37
- 7:18 AMBBC Sport — Former Seahawks quarterback Wilson retires at 37
- 7:18 AMBBC News — NFL: Quarterback Russell Wilson retires at 37 to take up media role with CBS - BBC
"Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.
"Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.
"Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:18 AMFormer Seahawks quarterback Wilson retires at 37
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 7:18 AMFormer Seahawks quarterback Wilson retires at 37
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.
- BBC NewsJun 4, 2026, 7:18 AMNFL: Quarterback Russell Wilson retires at 37 to take up media role with CBS - BBC
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014, retires at the age of 37.
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