Russell Wilson announces his retirement
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Russell Wilson officially announced his retirement from the NFL and will join CBS as a host on The NFL Today.
- Drafted in the third round in 2012, Wilson quickly became the Seahawks' starting quarterback and made nine Pro Bowl appearances in 10 seasons.
- After being traded to the Broncos in 2022, Wilson played two seasons there, followed by one season each with the Steelers and Giants.
- Despite interest from the Jets to sign him as a backup, Wilson chose to pursue a career in broadcasting rather than continue playing.
- Wilson's NFL legacy includes a Super Bowl victory, multiple high-paying contracts, and a debated Hall of Fame candidacy, with some peers ranking him as a second-tier quarterback during his career.