Russell Wilson Announces NFL Retirement, Joins CBS

A third-round pick in 2012, Wilson quickly earned the starting job in Seattle, securing nine Pro Bowl selections and winning a Super Bowl during a dominant 10-year stretch with the Seahawks. He later played two seasons with the Broncos, followed by single seasons with the Steelers and the Giants. afsport.lat

Although the Jets expressed interest in signing him as a backup to Geno Smith, Wilson ultimately chose a television career over continuing to play. The two-time highest-paid player in NFL history leaves the field with a strong legacy that will undoubtedly spark Hall of Fame debates in the years to come.