Russell Wilson, after 14 illustrious seasons in the NFL, has announced his retirement. Known for his Super Bowl triumph with the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson shared his decision through a heartfelt video on social media.

Selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seahawks, Wilson emerged as a notable quarterback. His career stats include 46,966 passing yards and 353 total touchdowns. He played not only for the Seahawks but also spent time with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.

Wilson’s retirement follows reports of him joining CBS Sports as an NFL analyst. Before his retirement announcement, there was speculation about his future, whether he planned to retire or temporarily step away from playing.

Reflecting on his beginnings, Wilson revisited memories of playing football alongside his father and brother. The journey that started as childhood passion evolved into a professional obsession.

After a successful college career ending at Wisconsin, Wilson quickly adapted to the NFL. In his first season, he led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record, establishing them as a formidable NFC team.

“I remember the moment I fell in love with football. Waking up before sunrise with my dad and brother,” Wilson shared in his video.

Wilson’s peak with Seattle came during Super Bowl XLVIII, where he guided the team to a 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos. Despite the early success, repeating the triumph proved elusive, with a notable loss against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.

During his decade in Seattle, Wilson achieved 37,059 passing yards and amassed 292 touchdowns, recording a 104-53-1 win-loss tally. In his farewell to Seattle fans, Wilson expressed gratitude for their unwavering support throughout his career.

Things were challenging after his trade to the Broncos in 2022, marked by tense relations with coach Sean Payton and struggles on the field. Despite a strong contract, the team decided to move on, paving the way for Wilson to join the Steelers.

While with the Steelers, Wilson earned his final Pro Bowl recognition and led the team to the playoffs, despite exiting in the Wild Card Round.

The New York Giants acquired Wilson in 2025. However, his tenure was brief as rookie Jaxson Dart assumed the starting position after just three games.

Wilson consistently valued his relationships with coaches, teammates, and fans across his NFL journey, always maintaining a respectful and supportive demeanor.

“To every teammate I’ve shared the locker room with, thank you for the sacrifices, the brotherhood, the memories,” Wilson expressed.