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The Pittsburgh Steelersstill don't know who their starting quarterback will be for the 2026 NFL season, but one of their former signal-callers is reportedly strongly pursuing a dramatic career change.
"NEWS: Russell Wilson is in deep discussions to go into television, which could mark the end of what is likely a Hall of Fame career as an NFL quarterback, sources briefed on the talks told @andrewmarchand.bsky.social," The Athletic posted on Bluesky.
Friday's news comes on the heels of former longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin being hired by NBC as a top studio analyst for "Football Night in America."
Russell Wilson is considering a transition to a television career.
If Wilson transitions to television, it may affect the Steelers' search for a starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season.
Yes, Russell Wilson is considered likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame due to his successful NFL career.
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Senior sports media columnist Andrew Marchand of The Athletic wrote Friday that CBS is the current frontrunner to land Russell Wilson.
"'The NFL Today,' CBS' Sunday pregame show, is considered the favorite as the two sides have had lengthy talks, the sources said," Marchand said. "Wilson has worked with CBS on a few occasions over the years, including this year’s playoffs. If the CBS deal is finalized, Wilson will fill the spot vacated by Matt Ryan. Ryan left CBS to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons. The rest of CBS’ crew is host James Brown and analysts Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher."
Wilson spent the 2024 season with Pittsburgh, recording 2,482 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions with a 63.7 completion percentage across 11 starts.