Russell Wilson considering surprising career decision
Russell Wilson, who previously stated he would play in the 2026 NFL season, is now considering a career in television instead. The 37-year-old quarterback is in deep discussions with CBS for a role on its Sunday pregame show, 'The NFL Today.' While he recently visited the New York Jets as a free agent, his playing career may be nearing an end.
- ▪Russell Wilson said in January 2026 he planned to play in the upcoming NFL season, stating, 'I’m not blinking.'
- ▪According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Wilson is now in deep discussions to join CBS's 'The NFL Today' as a TV analyst.
- ▪Wilson would replace Matt Ryan on the CBS pregame show, with CBS currently seen as the favorite network to hire him.
- ▪Wilson has played for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants during his 14-year NFL career.
- ▪He has accumulated 46,966 passing yards, 353 touchdown passes, and rushed for 5,568 yards and 31 touchdowns over his career.
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