Key facts
- Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL.
- Wilson will join CBS Sports' 'The NFL Today' as an analyst.
- Ciara posted an emotional tribute to Russell Wilson on social media.
- Wilson played 14 seasons in the NFL, winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks.
- He also played for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.
Russell Wilson, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Following his retirement, Wilson will transition to broadcasting, joining CBS Sports' flagship NFL pre-game show, 'The NFL Today,' as an analyst. His wife, singer Ciara, posted an emotional tribute on social media, reflecting on their journey together and expressing pride in his accomplishments. Wilson played 14 seasons in the NFL, beginning his career with the Seattle Seahawks, where he won Super Bowl XLVIII. He later played for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants. In his retirement video, Wilson thanked his family and friends, specifically mentioning Ciara as his greatest blessing and partner. He also thanked his family and friends for their support throughout his NFL career, including Ciara, stating, "Thank you, C. I thank you, Ciara, for being my greatest blessing, my best friend and my partner through it all. None of this journey called life would have been the same without you." The 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of NC State by the Seattle Seahawks. He played 10 seasons in Seattle and helped lead them to a championship, as they defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks traded Wilson to the Broncos ahead of the 2022 season, but he never recaptured that same magic with Denver. The Broncos cut him after two seasons, and Wilson then spent one season each with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants before retiring. In 14 seasons and 205 games, Wilson had a 121-80-1 career record, completed 64.6% of his passes for 46,966 yards, with 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions. Kyle Long, a former Pro Bowler, will also join the broadcast team.