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Russell Wilson Mulls Jets Backup Over CBS Analyst Role

5/6/2026

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Russell Wilson Considers Analyst

Russell Wilson said the New York Jets offered him a backup contract.
He told Post reporter Ryan Dunleavy on May 6 he is weighing it against a TV analyst role.
CBS is in talks to add Wilson to “The NFL Today” after Matt Ryan left, while he could back up starter Geno Smith.
Wilson posted 831 yards, three touchdowns and a 58% completion rate in six 2025 games with the Giants.

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Geno Smith Retained

The New York Jets confirmed Geno Smith will stay the starting quarterback for 2026.
Offensive coordinator Frank Reich said Smith fits perfectly, praising his resilience and toughness.
Backups Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook have only 13 career starts while the Jets drafted prospect Cade Klubnik.
General manager Darren Mougey said the Jets offered Russell Wilson a contract that would pay him less than half his $10.5 million salary with the Giants.

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Russell Wilson Considers Analyst

Russell Wilson said the New York Jets offered him a backup contract.
He told Post reporter Ryan Dunleavy on May 6 he is weighing it against a TV analyst role.
CBS is in talks to add Wilson to “The NFL Today” after Matt Ryan left, while he could back up starter Geno Smith.
Wilson posted 831 yards, three touchdowns and a 58% completion rate in six 2025 games with the Giants.

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