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Russell Wilson Joins CBS’s “NFL Today” as Analyst

6/2/2026

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Russell Wilson Joins CBS

United States – Russell Wilson (37-year-old ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback) finalizes a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst on “The NFL Today.”
Wilson will join James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher on the pregame show.
He turned down a New York Jets backup offer to Geno Smith after visiting on April 28.
Wilson started three games for the New York Giants in 2025 before being benched for rookie Jaxson Dart.
He replaces Matt Ryan, who left CBS for the Atlanta Falcons’ president of football role.
Wilson has not retired and could return to the NFL.

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Russell Wilson Trade

The 2022 trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver yielded three players and five draft picks, including first-rounders Charles Cross and Devon Witherspoon, which helped Seattle build the roster that won the 2025 Super Bowl.
Forbes placed Russell Wilson at No. 49 on its 2025 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes with $53.6 million in earnings.
OvertheCap.com reports Wilson earned $315.8 million in NFL contracts, the fifth-most in league history.

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Russell Wilson Review

Wilson ended his 14-year career with 46,966 passing yards, 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions.
He added 5,568 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns, highlighting his mobility.
Wilson earned ten Pro Bowls, a Super Bowl XLVIII ring, and the 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year honor.
He was Second-Team All-Pro in 2019 and led the league in 2017 with 34 passing touchdowns.
In 2024 with the Steelers, Wilson started 11 games, went 6-5, threw for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns.
During his 2025 Giants season, he played six games, starting three before rookie Jaxson Dart took over.

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Russell Wilson Joins CBS

United States – Russell Wilson (37-year-old ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback) finalizes a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst on “The NFL Today.”
Wilson will join James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher on the pregame show.
He turned down a New York Jets backup offer to Geno Smith after visiting on April 28.
Wilson started three games for the New York Giants in 2025 before being benched for rookie Jaxson Dart.
He replaces Matt Ryan, who left CBS for the Atlanta Falcons’ president of football role.
Wilson has not retired and could return to the NFL.

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