Russell Wilson reportedly negotiating with CBS over ‘The NFL Today’ role

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Free agent quarterback Russell Wilson appears as if he is ready to embark on a new chapter in his career. But it’s not one in the NFL, it could be one on television.

According to Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Wilson is already in negotiations with television networks over a potential broadcast role that would begin in the 2026 season and see him call it a day on his illustrious career. Specifically, Wilson is reportedly talking with CBS Sports over a role on their network pregame show The NFL Today.

A landing spot on The NFL Today makes all the sense in the world for both the quarterback and the network. Wilson had a guest role on the show last season in what amounted to a media audition and CBS currently has an empty chair after the departure of Matt Ryan to the Atlanta Falcons front office. With Mike Tomlin being signed by NBC,

Wilson is arguably the biggest name that an NFL media partner could hire as a new analyst, but Marchand also reports that CBS has also reached out to Carolina Panthers legend to gauge his interest. Kuechly joined the Panthers radio team in 2022 and for the altcast last season.