Russell Wilson Retires After 14 NFL Seasons, Joins CBS Sports

Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL after 14 seasons to join CBS Sports. Wilson posted a roughly three-minute video on social media announcing the move. " "As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and 'The NFL Today,' I'm so blessed to continue doing what I love most -- being around the greatest game in the world," Wilson said in the video.

Wilson was selected by Seattle in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft out of Wisconsin. He spent his first 10 seasons with that team and led it to a Super Bowl title in the 2013 season. He was traded after the 2021 season and later played for two other teams before finishing his career with the New York Giants.

Wilson finished with 46,966 passing yards, 353 touchdown passes and 114 interceptions. Wilson is one of three quarterbacks to throw at least 20 touchdown passes in each of his first three seasons and one of seven to earn 10 Pro Bowl selections. He is the only player in league history with at least 30 touchdown passes and fewer than 15 interceptions in four straight seasons.

Wilson will replace Matt Ryan, who left CBS after two seasons to become president of football operations for the Atlanta Falcons. The announcement came two days after reports that Wilson had reached an agreement with the network. In the video, Wilson thanked teammates, friends and family and gave special thanks to former coach Pete Carroll.

He also highlighted visits to Seattle Children's Hospital during his career. Wilson had considered returning for a 15th season and told the New York Post last month he was weighing an offer to back up Geno Smith.