Russell Wilson's tenure as the New York Giants' starting quarterback was over before it could even begin. In all, the 37-year-old started three games before being benched for rookie quarterback sensation Jaxson Dart.
He's made some sporadic appearances here and there throughout the season -- solely in relief for an injured Dart -- but nothing of substance. The last time fans saw him on the field, it was painfully obvious Mr. Unlimited had become anything but. He couldn't be more limited if he tried.
Given his age and steep decline in playing ability, it's becoming clearer that his playing career is over. It feels like the symbolic cleat-hanging isn’t too far off. And for those wondering what the fringe Hall of Famer might have in store for retirement, NFL on CBS might've just given us a sneak peek:
Thrilled to have 10x Pro Bowler, 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year and Super Bowl Champion @DangeRussWilson on to talk ball this Sunday 👏 pic.twitter.com/1gDdEVT3vL
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 4, 2025
That's right. Russ will be joining the NFL Today crew as an analyst before kickoff on Sunday. The G-Men are on their bye week this weekend, giving the 14-year pro the perfect opportunity for an audition.
Russell Wilson drops biggest hint yet about post-playing career
Wilson's upcoming media stint doesn't just feel like a one-off. It's the clearest sign yet that he's starting to look ahead to life after football, even if he's still saying all the right things about playing another season. The truth is, teams aren't lining up for a 37-year-old backup who hasn't looked right in years.
He says he still wants to play, but the reality is, this media spot could be his first real audition for what comes next. The NFL Today is a high-profile gig, and if he nails it, doors will open. Maybe he sticks around one more year as a clipboard holder, but the end is coming for him and fast.
If this really is the beginning of the end for Russell Wilson the player, Giants fans likely won’t shed a tear. But for all his rehearsed lines and robotic delivery, Wilson knows the game inside and out. That alone might make him even more dangerous in a studio than he ever was on the field in recent years.