Russell Wilson, a ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback, announced his retirement from the NFL to join CBS Sports as an analyst on their Sunday NFL pregame show. Wilson, who played 14 seasons in the NFL, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012 and led them to a Super Bowl victory in 2013. After ten seasons with the Seahawks, he played for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants. Wilson is known for his impressive stats, including 46,966 passing yards and 353 touchdown passes. He expressed gratitude to his teammates, family, and former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll in a heartfelt video. Wilson will replace Matt Ryan on “The NFL Today” and had considered playing another season before deciding to retire. His announcement video also highlighted his community work and ended with a tribute to his wife, Ciara, and the sport he loves.
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Russell Wilson confirms he’s retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports
