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Russell Wilson Retires, Joins CBS “NFL Today” as Analyst.

6/5/2026

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Russell Wilson retired from the NFL to join CBS Sports' “The NFL Today” as a 2026 analyst.
He replaces Matt Ryan, who left to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons.
CBS executive vice president Harold Bryant said Wilson’s preparation and leadership will add field perspective to the studio.
Former Bears lineman Kyle Long, last active in 2019 and with CBS since 2020, also joins the show as an analyst.

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Russell Wilson retired from the NFL to join CBS Sports' “The NFL Today” as a 2026 analyst.
He replaces Matt Ryan, who left to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons.
CBS executive vice president Harold Bryant said Wilson’s preparation and leadership will add field perspective to the studio.
Former Bears lineman Kyle Long, last active in 2019 and with CBS since 2020, also joins the show as an analyst.