It feels like a distant memory when Russell Wilson was the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That time came during the roller‑coaster 2024 season, which produced its fair share of challenges. The year was marked by constant highs and lows and ultimately ended in disappointment. Last season, Wilson played for the New York Giants, serving as a backup.
According to a recent bombshell report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Russell Wilson may be nearing the end of his playing career.
The veteran quarterback enjoyed an outstanding start to his NFL journey with the Seattle Seahawks, establishing himself as one of the league’s top passers. However, since departing Seattle, his career has taken a downturn. After several difficult seasons, Marchand suggests that Wilson could now be seriously considering retirement from football.
"Russell Wilson is in deep discussions to go into television, which could mark the end of what is likely a Hall of Fame career as an NFL quarterback," Marchand wrote.
Labeling Wilson as a Hall of Famer at this stage may be a bit premature. That said, the former Steelers quarterback has been visible in the public spotlight outside of football for some time, a trend that could continue once he officially hangs up his cleats. A move into media appears increasingly likely, with CBS emerging as a potential destination.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson could be jumping from football to media
Following Matt Ryan’s departure for the Atlanta Falcons’ front office, CBS has been searching for a potential replacement.
That development could work in Wilson’s favor, as he reportedly may be the network’s top candidate to fill Ryan’s role. A comfortable position on CBS’s pregame show would offer Wilson an ideal way to stay connected to the game during retirement. According to Marchand’s report, that scenario is very much in play.
"The NFL Today," CBS’ Sunday pregame show, is considered the favorite as the two sides have had lengthy talks, the sources said." Marchand continued his report, "Wilson, 37, recently had a visit with the New York Jets about the possibility of backing up Geno Smith."
After visiting with the Jets, Wilson does not appear eager to put himself in a position where he could lose his job to Geno Smith once again. Unless a clear starting opportunity opens up somewhere in the NFL, which seems unlikely, Wilson may be leaning toward calling it a career. He is considered a borderline Hall of Fame talent, but if he eventually earns that distinction, it will likely take a while.
Wilson’s time in Pittsburgh ended on a disappointing note, marked by a late‑season collapse.
As the weeks progressed, he increasingly looked like a shell of his former self while leading the Steelers’ offense. His lone season in Pittsburgh will stand as an unusual chapter in an otherwise accomplished career. While his stint with the Black and Gold was not successful, it fit a familiar narrative of playoff failure that fans had already grown accustomed to.
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