Russell Wilson will have a football job on Sundays this fall. But to begin the season, it will not be with an NFL team.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday afternoon Wilson has accepted an offer from CBS Sports to join the network’s Sunday pregame show.
Rapoport made clear that Wilson is not retiring. The quarterback told The New York Post’s Ryan Dunleavy in May that he received a contract offer from the New York Jets.
But at least to begin the 2026 NFL campaign, Wilson will not be playing football.
“Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson, who has an offer to be a backup QB, has elected to accept an offer to join CBS Sports team for their Sunday pregame show and more,” wrote Rapoport.
“Wilson may not be retiring, but at least a pause on his playing career.”
Wilson entering the television industry comes two years after he signed a 1-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In 11 games, Wilson posted 16 touchdowns versus five interceptions while averaging 7.4 yards per attempt for Pittsburgh. He led the Steelers to a 6-5 record and AFC wild card berth.
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