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Russell Wilson announced his retirement and will become a CBS Sports NFL Today analyst, replacing Matt Ryan; after a Hall of Fame-caliber run with the Seahawks and later stints with the Broncos, Steelers, and Giants, he moves from the field to a high-profile TV role.
Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL in a social-media video and will join CBS as an NFL analyst on The NFL Today, ending a 14-year career that included a Super Bowl win and stints with the Seahawks, Broncos, Steelers, and Giants; he was a nine-time Pro Bowler and twice the league's highest-paid player.
Former quarterback Russell Wilson is set to replace Matt Ryan on CBS’s The NFL Today, launching his post-NFL career in broadcasting for the 2026 season after weighing a potential Jets backup role; he previously had a guest spot on the show, and CBS had been considering him for the vacancy, though questions remain about his authenticity as a TV analyst.
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.