After 14 seasons in the NFL, 10 Pro Bowl selections, a Super Bowl championship, and a career that sparked plenty of debate, Russell Wilson has officially announced his retirement from professional football.
Wilson confirmed Wednesday that he is stepping away from the game to join CBS Sports as an analyst on The NFL Today.
Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson quickly exceeded expectations and became one of the most successful quarterbacks of his generation. During his decade in Seattle, he led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title, earned 10 Pro Bowl nods, and helped establish the Seahawks as one of the NFL’s premier teams.
Wilson finishes his career with 46,966 passing yards, 353 touchdown passes, and 114 interceptions. He joins elite company alongside Peyton Manning and Dan Marino as one of the few quarterbacks to throw at least 20 touchdown passes in each of his first three NFL seasons. He also holds several unique NFL records that showcase both his passing efficiency and dual-threat ability.
While his final four seasons with Denver, Pittsburgh, and the New York Giants were far less successful than his prime years in Seattle, his body of work remains impressive. At his peak, Wilson was one of the NFL’s most efficient and dynamic quarterbacks, carrying teams with both his arm and his legs.
His Hall of Fame case will likely be debated for years, but there is no debating the impact he made on the game and the memories he gave football fans.
Thank you for the memories, Russell Wilson. Congratulations on an outstanding NFL career, and best wishes in your next chapter with CBS Sports.
