Russell Wilson Says He’s Having an ‘Absolute Blast’ in First NFL Season Since His Retirement (Exclusive)
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NEED TO KNOW
- Russell Wilson spoke with PEOPLE about his new job as a football analyst on CBS
- The retired NFL quarterback said he was “grateful” to the network for the opportunity
- Wilson and wife Ciara, who are expecting their fourth child together, spoke to PEOPLE at Macy’s Santaland premiere in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 12
Russell Wilson is having a “blast” post-retirement!
The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, who retired in June after 14 seasons in the NFL, has moved on to broadcasting — and he’s seemingly loving every minute of his new career.
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“I am so grateful for CBS and all the amazing things that we’re working on there,” Wilson, 37, tells PEOPLE while at Macy’s Santaland Premiere on Thursday, Nov. 12. “It’s an absolute blast being on there with Bill Cowher, Hall of Fame coach, James Brown, a Hall of Fame broadcaster and a man, Nate Burleson, how special he is, and all the amazing things.”
Wilson adds, “And then also too, Kyle Long. We’ve had a lot of fun doing what we’re doing. Every Sunday you got to turn on NFL Today on CBS. It’s a blast.”
Over the course of his career, the retired New York Giants signal-caller, who won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013, also played for the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Wilson officially announced his retirement with a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, June 3. In a video montage featuring clips from his football career and photos and videos of his family, Wilson recounted his journey with the sport and expressed gratitude for his time in the NFL.
Amora Princess, Ciara, Sienna Princess, Future Zahir, Win Harrison and Russell Wilson in 2025.Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty
The video was shared as a joint Instagram post with wife Ciara, 41, the Seahawks, the NFL, and NFL on CBS, which confirmed that he was set to join CBS Sports as an analyst in the fall.
“The best in the world!” Ciara wrote in the comments. “There’s only one, 3! Always so proud of you! It’s a true blessing to go on this journey with you! My greatest inspiration! I love you so much! 🐐🫶🏽”
Wilson — who interviewed for the vacant head coaching job at his alma mater N.C. State earlier this month but lost out to another newly retired NFL quarterback, Philip Rivers — is also looking forward to spending the holidays with the family, and beyond that, expecting his and Ciara’s fourth child in coming months.
The couple shares Future Zahir, 12 (from Ciara’s previous relationship with rapper Future), Sienna Princess, 9, Win Harrison, 6, and Amora Princess, 2.
“I think for us, like Ciara said, that’s family time, watching old movies, emotional movies,” Wilson tells PEOPLE. “Yeah, we play a lot of movies. A lot of Uno, with somebody who’s the Uno king around here.”
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