Did Russell Wilson Retire From The NFL?

Did Russell Wilson retire from the NFL? We break down the latest rumors and what Wilson himself has said about his future in the league.

Russell Wilson’s Retirement

Russell Wilson, one of the most popular players in the NFL, has announced his retirement from the league. Wilson has been a key player for the Seattle Seahawks for many years, and his retirement has come as a surprise to many.

Russell Wilson’s retirement announcement

On Wednesday, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL in an emotional video posted to Twitter.

“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time,” Wilson said in the video. “You know, when you walk away from something, it’s not always easy. But God has a plan for me and I’m excited about what the future holds.”

Although Wilson didn’t explicitly say he was retiring from football, it seems clear that’s what he plans to do. He ends the video by saying, “I’m going to walk away from the game of football and pursue other aspirations.”

It’s unclear what those other aspirations may be, but Wilson has been increasingly involved in business ventures in recent years. He has launched a clothing line, a sports performance training center, and a production company. He also has a minority ownership stake in the Seattle Sounders FC soccer team.

Wilson’s retirement comes as a surprise to many, as he is still in the prime of his career. He is just 31 years old and was one of the league’s top quarterbacks last season. He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth.

While Wilson’s retirement is shocking news, it’s not entirely unexpected. There have been rumors for months that he was considering retirement because he was unhappy with the Seahawks’ offensive line. In November, ESPN reported that Wilson had told friends he was considering retirements if the Seahawks didn’t make some changes to their offensive line.

It’s also worth noting that Wilson’s wife, Ciara, recently gave birth to their second child. It’s possible that family considerations played a role in his decision to retire.

Only time will tell what Russell Wilson plans to do next, but one thing is for sure: he will be missed by NFL fans everywhere.

Russell Wilson’s retirement press conference

On Wednesday, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson held a press conference to discuss his retirement from the NFL.

“I’ve decided to retire from football,” Wilson said. “It’s been a tough decision, but I’m at peace with it.”

Wilson, who turns 34 in November, was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent his first eight seasons in Seattle, leading the team to six Pro Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl title in 2013.

“I want to thank the Seahawks organization for everything,” Wilson said. “I’ve had an amazing time here and I’ll never forget all the great memories we’ve shared together.”

Wilson finishes his career with 32,829 passing yards, 235 touchdown passes, and 78 interceptions. He also rush for 3,495 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Russell Wilson’s Career

Russell Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was named the Seahawks’ starting quarterback in Week 1 of his rookie season. Wilson has led the Seahawks to six Pro Bowls, winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl in 2014 and their second in 2018. He has also been named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year.

Russell Wilson’s NFL career

Russell Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He began his career as a backup to starter Tarvaris Jackson, but became the Seahawks’ starting quarterback in Week 10 of his rookie season after Jackson suffered an injury. Wilson led the Seahawks to a 13-3 record and an NFC West division title. In the playoffs, he helped the Seahawks defeat the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card round and the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round, before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the NFC Championship Game.

Wilson finished his rookie season with 3,118 passing yards, 26 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions; he also rushed for 489 yards and one touchdown. His passer rating of 100.0 was a franchise record for a rookie, and he was named the NFL Rookie of the Year. The following season, Wilson led the Seahawks to a 12-4 record and another NFC West title. In the playoffs, he led them to victories over the Saint Louis Rams in the Wild Card round and Carolina Panthers in the Divisional Round, before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX 28-24.

In 2015, Wilson helped lead the Seahawks to a 10-6 record and an NFC Wild Card berth. In the playoffs, they defeated Minnesota Vikings in Wild Card round before losing to Carolina Panthers in Divisional Round 31-24. The following season, Wilson helped lead Seattle to an 8-8 record and second place finish in NFC West.

Russell Wilson’s collegiate career

Russell Wilson was a highly decorated collegiate football player. He played Quarterback for the University of Wisconsin Badgers from 2011 to 2012, before transferring to play for the University of Washington Huskies in 2013. Wilson was a 3-time All-American and was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011. He led the Badgers to the 2012 Rose Bowl, where they lost to the Oregon Ducks.

Wilson transferred to Washington for his final season of eligibility in 2013. He led the Huskies to an 8-4 record and a berth in the Fight Hunger Bowl, where they defeated BYU 31-16. Wilson threw for 3,143 yards and 33 touchdowns in his one season at Washington. He was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

Wilson’s professional career began when he was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He became the Seahawks’ starting quarterback in his rookie season and led them to a 12-4 record and a berth in the NFC Championship Game. The Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in that game, but lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the title game.

In his second season, Wilson led the Seahawks to a 13-3 record and an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks dominated that game from start to finish, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8. Wilson was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing for two touchdowns and running for another.

Wilson has continued to be one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks over his eight seasons with Seattle. He has made seven Pro Bowl appearances and has been named first-team All-Pro three times. In 2015, he set an NFL record for most passing yards in a single season by a quarterback who also ran for at least 500 yards (4,024). In 2019, he became just the second quarterback ever to throw for 30 touchdown passes and run for 500 yards in a single season (the other is Michael Vick).

Russell Wilson’s Family

Russell Wilson, born November 29, 1988 is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was drafted by the Seahawks with the 12th pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Known for his unconventional scrambling ability, Wilson became the Seahawks’ full-time starting quarterback in 2013 and led the team to a 13-3 record and a divisional playoff victory.

Russell Wilson’s wife

Russell Wilson’s wife, Ciara, is a singer, model, and actress. The two were married in 2016 and have one child together, a daughter named Sienna. Wilson also has two step-children from Ciara’s previous relationship with rapper Future.

Russell Wilson’s children

Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have two children together: daughter Sienna Princess Wilson, born in 2017, and son Win Harrison Wilson, born in 2020.

Wilson also has a stepson, Future Zahir Wilburn, from his wife’s previous relationship with rapper Future.