Russell Wilson Announces Retirement; Ciara Shares Heartfelt Reaction

Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson announced his retirement on Wednesday. His wife, Ciara, expressed an emotional response to the news.

Ciara, a singer and songwriter, has been married to Wilson for almost ten years. She shared her thoughts on their journey.

“The best in the world! There’s only one, 3!”

That was Ciara’s reaction on social media to Wilson’s announcement.

Russell Wilson and Ciara were seen attending her birthday party at Marquee, New York City, on October 24, 2025.

“Always so proud of you! It’s a true blessing to go on this journey with you! My greatest inspiration! I love you so much!” Ciara wrote, adding a goat emoji and a heart-shaped hands emoji.

Ciara is a mother to four children; three are with Wilson. She has an older child from her previous relationship with the rapper Future.

Wilson announced his retirement after reports emerged that he had finalized a deal to work as an analyst with CBS Sports.

“As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and ‘The NFL Today,’ I’m so blessed to continue doing what I love most — being around the greatest game in the world,” Wilson stated in his retirement video.

In the video, Wilson extended gratitude to his family and friends for their unwavering support during his NFL career, particularly highlighting Ciara’s role.

“Thank you, C. I thank you, Ciara, for being my greatest blessing, my best friend and my partner through it all. None of this journey called life would have been the same without you,”

said Wilson.

The quarterback was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks after playing college football at NC State. He spent ten seasons in Seattle. During his tenure, the team won Super Bowl XLVIII by defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8.

Wilson and Ciara also made appearances at the 2025 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California, on July 16, 2025.

After the Seahawks traded him to the Broncos before the 2022 season, Wilson could not replicate his previous success in Denver. Following two seasons with the Broncos, the team released him. He then played briefly with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants before retiring.

Over 14 seasons, Wilson played 205 games, recorded a 121-80-1 career record, completed 64.6% of his passes for 46,966 yards, and achieved 353 touchdowns with 114 interceptions.