Russell Wilson Retires from NFL, Joins Broadcast Team

The relentless march of time impacts all aspects of life, but its effects are particularly swift for NFL players. An elite athlete can seemingly become a shadow of their former self almost overnight.

Russell Wilson serves as a prime example; after 10 incredible seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, he appeared to struggle in his first year away with the Denver Broncos. His subsequent stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants did not flourish, ultimately leading Wilson to announce his retirement on Wednesday, June 3rd.

He is now set to join a major sports network as an analyst. Wilson concludes his NFL career as one of the most successful quarterbacks of the 2010s, having been selected to 10 Pro Bowls and winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks.

These achievements naturally led to numerous lucrative contracts throughout his playing tenure.