Russell Wilson Retires From The NFL And Begins A New Chapter In Broadcasting

Photo Credit: Ishika SamantBy Okla Jones ·Updated June 4, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Russell Wilson is stepping away from professional football. The longtime NFL quarterback announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 14 seasons and will begin a career as an analyst for CBS Sports. Wilson shared the news in a video posted to social media, confirming reports from earlier this week that he was joining The NFL Today as part of the network’s pregame coverage.