Report: Russell Wilson pausing playing career to join The NFL Today

Although he hasn’t made it official, it looks as if Russell Wilson is retiring and joining CBS as an NFL analyst, according to Ian Rapoport.

> Rapoport says Wilson is not officially saying he’s retiring, just taking a break from football.

>“Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson, who has an offer to be a backup QB, has elected to accept an offer to join the CBS Sports team for their Sunday pregame show and more, sources say (as @sportsrapport reported).

>Wilson may not be retiring, but at least a pause on his playing career.”

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Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson, who has an offer to be a backup QB, has elected to accept an offer to join the CBS Sports team for their Sunday pregame show and more, sources say (as @sportsrapport reported).

Wilson may not be retiring, but at least a pause on his playing career. pic.twitter.com/6484EEMXnh

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 1, 2026If indeed this is the end of Wilson’s, it was a good one.

>He’s a Super Bowl winner, a 10-time Pro Bowler, and has won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

>Wilson, who is 37, has thrown for 46,966 yards, 353 touchdowns, and 114 interceptions during a career that includes 10 seasons with the Seahawks, 2 with the Broncos, one with the Steelers, and last season with the Giants.

>Wilson is said to be joining the NFL Today pregame show, which features James Brown, Nate Burleson, and Bill Cowher.

>He has yet to confirm or deny these reports.

>This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Report: Russell Wilson joining The NFL Today