In a move signaling potential retirement on the horizon, New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson is stepping into the broadcast booth.
The 37-year-old veteran, currently the team’s third-string emergency signal-caller, will join CBS Sports’ The NFL Today as a guest analyst this Sunday, breaking down key matchups like the Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens clash.
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NFL on CBS announced the appearance, hailing Wilson as a “10x Pro Bowler, 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year and Super Bowl Champion.”
This comes during the Giants’ Week 14 bye, following a dismal 2-11 season capped by a 33-15 rout at the hands of the New England Patriots on Monday night.
Head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen have been axed, underscoring the franchise’s rebuild. Wilson, on a one-year, $10 million pact, started just three games before yielding to rookie Jaxson Dart. A concussion sidelined Dart, paving the way for Jameis Winston, but Wilson’s demotion persists.
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The gig, alongside host James Brown, analysts Matt Ryan, Nate Burleson, and Bill Cowher, feels like a soft landing for the Super Bowl XLVIII hero. Married to Ciara with four kids, Wilson’s charisma and family-man persona scream broadcasting gold.
As starting roles dwindle league-wide, this debut hints at a post-gridiron pivot — trading huddles for hot takes.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants’ Russell Wilson will join CBS as analyst in Week 14