NFL: Quarterback Russell Wilson retires at 37 to take up media role with CBS
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Key Points:
- Russell Wilson, former Seattle Seahawks quarterback, has retired at the age of 37 after a 14-season NFL career, including 10 seasons with Seattle where he led the team to their first Super Bowl win in 2014.
- Wilson played for three teams in his final four years, including the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants, before transitioning to a media role as an analyst with CBS.
- Drafted in the third round in 2012, Wilson quickly became a starter and was named NFL Rookie of the Year, throwing 292 of his 353 career touchdown passes with the Seahawks and earning 10 Pro Bowl selections.
- He finished his career with 46,966 passing yards (16th all-time) and 353 touchdown passes (12th all-time), and is the only NFL player to have over 40,000 passing yards and 5,000 rushing yards, with 5,568 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.
- Wilson expressed gratitude to coach Pete Carroll and his teammates, highlighting his journey from being considered too small to succeed in the NFL to becoming one of the league's top quarterbacks.