Quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL in a social media post titled ‘Thank You, Football,’ on Wednesday.
Wilson is finalizing a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
Wilson also had an offer on the table from the New York Jets to join the team as a backup to Geno Smith.
Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection who won a Super Bowl and the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year Award during his career. Wilson, 37, has thrown for 46,966 yards, 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions during a 14-year career which includes 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, two with the Denver Broncos, one with the Pittsburgh Steelers and last season with the New York Giants.