According to ESPN, it’s unclear whether Wilson is retiring as a player or simply putting his career on hold.
NEW YORK — Former Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson is reportedly finalizing a deal to join CBS Sports as an analyst.
According to multiple reports, including from ESPN and NFL NetworkWilson is expected to join CBS Sports’ long-running pregame show “The NFL Today,” filling the vacancy created when former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan left the network earlier this year to become the Atlanta Falcons’ president of football operations.
The move marks the first time in Wilson’s career as a full-time broadcaster that he is a Super Bowl champion, 10-time Pro Bowl selection and has played for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.
According to ESPN, it’s unclear whether Wilson is retiring as a player or simply putting his career on hold.
All offseason, Wilson, 37, remained undecided about his football future. he admits Receive acceptance notice left the New York Jets to continue his career, but said he was also weighing television opportunities.
Wilson’s move to broadcasting comes after a difficult final chapter in the NFL. After signing with the New York Giants, he started the team’s first three games before being replaced by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
He was drafted by Seattle in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, helping the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl championship and becoming one of the most successful quarterbacks in franchise history. During his career, Wilson accumulated nearly 47,000 passing yards and more than 350 touchdown passes while earning widespread recognition for his community service efforts.
