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Badgers Legend Wilson Trades Field for CBS Studio

4 Jun

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Summary

Russell Wilson announced his NFL retirement on June 3, 2026.
He will transition to a role as an analyst with CBS Sports.
Wilson had a decorated career, including a Super Bowl title and 10 Pro Bowls.

Badgers Legend Wilson Trades Field for CBS Studio

Legendary quarterback Russell Wilson, a star for the Wisconsin Badgers, has officially retired from the NFL. His retirement was announced on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Wilson is transitioning to a new career in broadcasting, joining CBS Sports as an analyst. This move fills a vacancy at CBS following Matt Ryan's departure to rejoin the Atlanta Falcons.

Wilson's illustrious career includes a Super Bowl victory, two NFC Championship appearances, and ten Pro Bowl selections. He amassed 46,966 passing yards, ranking 16th all-time, with a 64.6% completion rate and a 353-to-114 touchdown-to-interception ratio. After his college success in 2011, the Seahawks drafted him, where he spent a decade before later playing for the Broncos, Steelers, and Giants.

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