Russell Wilson has retired: is he a surefire Hall of Famer or the NFL’s everyman?
Summary
Russell Wilson, a 14-season NFL quarterback, has retired and will join CBS Sports as an analyst. Wilson led his team to one Super Bowl win and nearly another, made 10 Pro Bowls, and won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.Key Facts
- Wilson was drafted 75th overall in 2012 despite an excellent college career.
- He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 206 pounds, smaller than many quarterbacks.
- Wilson quickly became the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, replacing Matt Flynn.
- He helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl in the 2013 season.
- Wilson made the Pro Bowl 10 times and won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
- The Seahawks traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos in 2022.
- The trade was heavily in favor of the Seahawks, who received players and multiple draft picks.
- Wilson’s playing style was not seen as a strong locker room leader compared to other quarterbacks.
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