Russell Wilson’s playing days appear to be over. The 10-time pro bowl quarterback is reportedly in serious discussions to join CBS’s The NFL Today, according to a report by The Athletic.
The two sides have engaged in lengthy conversations. Wilson, 37, did recently visit with the New York Jets about a backup role behind Geno Smith.
But television looks like the next chapter.
The move fills the seat vacated by Matt Ryan. Ryan left CBS to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson would join a crew that includes host James Brown and analysts Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher.
Wilson was a third-round pick in 2012 by Seattle and led the Seahawks to two Super Bowls. He won one — a blowout of the Denver Broncos after the 2013 season. The following year, a late goal-line interception ended Seattle’s bid to repeat against the New England Patriots.
His career never recovered after a 2022 trade to Denver. Two disappointing seasons followed. Stints in Pittsburgh and New York went nowhere.
Still, Wilson ranks fifth all-time in career passer rating among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 attempts.
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