QB Wilson announces retirement after 14 seasons
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- Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL in a social‑media video, saying he will join CBS Sports as an analyst on "The NFL Today."
- CBS Sports confirmed Wilson will replace Matt Ryan on the pre‑game show after Ryan left to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Russell Wilson finished his 14‑year career with 46,966 passing yards, 353 touchdowns, 114 interceptions, a Super Bowl victory with Seattle in the 2013 season, and ten Pro Bowl selections.
- Russell Wilson is the only quarterback in NFL history with at least 30 touchdown passes and fewer than 15 interceptions in four consecutive seasons, and he holds the record for three seasons with 30+ TDs and 500+ rushing yards.
- Russell Wilson thanked former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and highlighted that he is the shortest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Why it matters: CBS Sports gains a former ten‑time Pro Bowl quarterback as an analyst, bolstering "The NFL Today" after Matt Ryan’s exit, while Wilson trades his on‑field role for a media platform, reshaping the pre‑game broadcast lineup.
