Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL. Wilson posted a video on social media, saying, “Thank You, Football.”
The news comes a day after a report surfaced that Wilson was finalizing a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst.
Wilson, 37, is a 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback, who won his a Super Bowl and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Wilson threw for 46,966 yards, 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions during a 14-year career that included 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, two with the Denver Broncos, one with the Pittsburgh Steelers and last season with the New York Giants.
His passing yardage is the fifth most in the NFL since 2012, when he was selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 draft, trailing only Matthew Stafford (56,676), Tom Brady (49,235), Aaron Rodgers (48,908) and Matt Ryan (48,554). His passing touchdowns total trails just Rodgers (395) and Stafford (363) during that time span.
Wilson holds the Seahawks’ franchise records for passing yards (37,059) and touchdown passes (174).
