Overview
- On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Wilson posted a three-minute social video announcing his retirement from the NFL and confirming he will work for CBS Sports.
- Wilson considered an offer to serve as a backup for the New York Jets after a late April visit, but his decision to join television closes that playing option.
- CBS has tapped Wilson to be an on-air analyst for The NFL Today, the network’s marquee Sunday pregame show that will include James Brown, Nate Burleson, and Bill Cowher.
- Wilson ends a 14-year career that included a Super Bowl title, 10 Pro Bowl selections, roughly 47,000 passing yards and a rare combination of passing and rushing production, though his final seasons featured benchings and limited starter opportunities.
- His move keeps him prominent in the game without the physical toll of playing, fills a rare high-profile broadcast vacancy, and could shape how his on-field legacy and Hall of Fame case are viewed going forward.