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Russell Wilson says he’s mulling a Jets contract after a free-agent visit, weighing whether to join as a veteran backup behind Geno Smith or pursue TV analysis opportunities as the Jets seek experienced depth.
Wilson confirmed the Jets have offered him a role and he’s weighing it against possible TV work as he considers returning as Geno Smith’s backup.
Free-agent QB Russell Wilson is negotiating with CBS to join The NFL Today for the 2026 season, following a guest spot; CBS has also reached out to Luke Kuechly to fill Matt Ryan’s chair. A move would mark a transition to broadcasting if Wilson retires, though his career has declined since leaving Seattle and he’s had stints as a backup with Pittsburgh and the Giants.
Free-agent QB Russell Wilson is reportedly in deep discussions to join CBS as a TV talent, with CBS seen as the favorite after Matt Ryan departed their studio. He recently visited the Jets and could base in New York if offered a role, potentially transitioning from playing to broadcasting as his NFL playing days wind down; CBS is also eyeing ex-players like Luke Kuechly for on-air roles.
Russell Wilson is in talks to transition to a TV career, with CBS’s The NFL Today as the leading option to join the pregame lineup and possibly replace Matt Ryan. The talks follow Wilson’s recent exploration of backing up Geno Smith with the Jets and reflect CBS’s ongoing interest in high-profile former players. If finalized, the deal would cap a career that included standout years with the Seahawks, a stint with the Broncos, and recent appearances with the Giants, and it underscores NBC’s broader push in sports media by hiring Mike Tomlin elsewhere.
Free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visited the New York Jets to discuss a potential backup role behind Geno Smith; Wilson, 37, has not drawn other known NFL interest since becoming a free agent, and the meeting focused on options for the Jets’ quarterback room.
Ahead of a Super Bowl LX rematch with the Patriots, Seahawks veterans—including Doug Baldwin—revisit the heartbreak of Super Bowl XLIX: the infamous goal‑line call, Russell Wilson’s final‑minute interception, and Malcolm Butler’s clinching play, using the moment to reflect, heal, and bridge the franchise’s dynastic past with its present as they prepare for the showdown.
Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to their fourth Super Bowl berth with a 346-yard, three-TD, no-INT performance against the Rams, marking a successful post-Wilson era under coach Mike Macdonald. Russell Wilson publicly congratulated Darnold on social media, praising his comeback, as Seattle now eyes a Lombardi showdown with the New England Patriots.
The Giants' interim coach Mike Kafka has decided to start Jameis Winston at quarterback this Sunday against the Packers, replacing Russell Wilson, who has struggled this season. Winston, who has been inactive for most of the season, is expected to step in if rookie Jaxson Dart remains unavailable due to a concussion. This change comes amid a difficult season for the Giants, who are 2-8 and on a four-game losing streak.
Jameis Winston has moved ahead of Russell Wilson on the Giants' quarterback depth chart and is likely to start against the Packers if Jaxson Dart remains in concussion protocol, as the Giants seek to improve their offensive performance under interim head coach Mike Kafka.
Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion in a game against the Bears, leading to Russell Wilson replacing him in the fourth quarter; Dart had a notable performance before the injury, including setting an NFL record for consecutive games with a touchdown run.
Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart exited a game after a head injury, with Russell Wilson replacing him and leading the team to a field goal, as Dart had been performing well before his injury.
Sean Payton clarified that his comments about Jaxson Dart were not aimed at Russell Wilson, despite recent tensions and comments from Wilson, emphasizing that his remarks were solely about Dart's performance and not intended as an attack on Wilson.
Broncos coach Sean Payton responded to Russell Wilson's viral social media post, clarifying that his comments after a game were not directed at Wilson, despite Wilson's reaction calling Payton 'classless' and referencing past scandals. The situation remains ongoing with anticipation of Wilson's response.
Russell Wilson criticized Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton as 'classless' for comments about the Giants' comeback, referencing Payton's past Bountygate scandal. The feud stems from their 2023 season together, with Wilson now a backup for the Giants after a tumultuous tenure with the Broncos, who cut him in 2024. Payton's remarks about the Giants' QB change and Wilson's response highlight ongoing tensions in NFL coaching and player relationships.