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Russell Wilson Nears CBS Analyst Role, Signals Retirement

5/2/2026

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Wilson CBS Talks

Russell Wilson, 37, is in talks with CBS to join The NFL Today, a role vacated by Matt Ryan, ending his playing career.
A meeting with the New York Jets about backing up Geno Smith nudged Wilson toward retirement.
His 2025 Giants season featured six games, a 69 % completion rate for 831 yards, three touchdowns, and a Week 2 effort of 450 yards and three touchdowns despite a torn hamstring.

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Jets Weigh Wilson

The New York Jets are weighing Russell Wilson as a third-string quarterback behind starter Geno Smith, with rookies Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook as backups.
GM Darren Mougey said the team will reassess veteran depth and, if Wilson chooses a TV role, has listed Tyrod Taylor, Cooper Rush, Teddy Bridgewater and Jimmy Garoppolo as backups.
Coach Aaron Glenn warned that relying on the inexperienced Klubnik and Cook could hurt the team, stressing the need for a veteran.

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Wilson CBS Talks

Russell Wilson, 37, is in talks with CBS to join The NFL Today, a role vacated by Matt Ryan, ending his playing career.
A meeting with the New York Jets about backing up Geno Smith nudged Wilson toward retirement.
His 2025 Giants season featured six games, a 69 % completion rate for 831 yards, three touchdowns, and a Week 2 effort of 450 yards and three touchdowns despite a torn hamstring.

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