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Russell Wilson Finalizing Deal to Join CBS Sports, AP Source Says
ESPN and the NFL reported that Wilson will replace Matt Ryan on the panel as he weighs a possible return to play.
- On Monday, June 1, 2026, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter reported that Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to join CBS Sports as an analyst for 'The NFL Today' pregame show alongside James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher.
- The 37-year-old quarterback is pausing his playing career following a 14-year tenure with the Seahawks, Broncos, Steelers and Giants, though he has not filed official retirement paperwork yet.
- Before finalizing the CBS deal, Wilson weighed an offer to serve as a backup quarterback for the New York Jets behind Geno Smith, citing his desire to remain involved with football.
- Matt Ryan's return to the Atlanta Falcons as president of football opens a broadcast panel spot that Wilson will fill for the upcoming season. This keeps Wilson connected to professional football without a roster commitment.
- The CBS role maintains visibility for Wilson, who holds an estimated net worth of $185 million, alongside his wife Ciara and their four children. This transition keeps him in the public eye without active playing demands.
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Wisconsin State Journal+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Former Badgers star is joining CBS Sports. Is the 10-time Pro Bowl QB retiring from NFL?
Longtime NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, a former Wisconsin star, is finalizing a deal to become an analyst for CBS Sports.
·Madison, United States
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Report: Russell Wilson to replace Matt Ryan on CBS’ ‘NFL Today’
Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson is joining the "NFL Today" studio crew on CBS, Front Office Sports reported Monday. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection replaces Matt Ryan, who left after three seasons to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons. Spokespersons for CBS and Wilson did not respond to requests for comment on
Associated Press News+18 Reposted by 18 other sources
Russell Wilson finalizing deal to join CBS Sports, AP source says
Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal with CBS Sports to become an analyst on the network’s Sunday NFL pregame show, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
·New York, United States
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