Did Russell Wilson just retire? Why New York Giants QB is not playing

Russell Wilson’s NFL Today appearance during the Giants’ bye fueled speculation that he may have suddenly retired from football.

Updated on: Dec 7, 2025, 23:31:11 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson appeared on the CBS's NFL Today, the broadcaster NFL pregame show on Sunday as the Giants got a bye this week. His appearance on the show sparked rumors that he may have retired from the game suddenly.

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Wilson has not retired. He is still enlisted with the New York Giants as a quarterback, despite being 37 years old. He has seen a recent change in his fortunes after he was benched for Jaxon Dart and relegated to the Giants No. 3 quarterback.

"Pretty sure Russell Wilson in gauging how well he likes being in front of the camera on an NFL game day show as his career winds down," one user wrote.

“How the f--- is Russell Wilson on nfl broadcast and while being in the nfl?!?!” wrote another.

Interestingly, some people were really impressed with Russell Wilson's NFL pre-game analysis and felt that he was a natural in the studio.

“No surprise but Russell Wilson presents incredibly well on television. From a pure telegenic standpoint he's a natural in a studio role,” one user said.

“Love seeing Russell Wilson on CBS' NFL Today,” added another. “He will be a good analyst when he leaves football. Seeing Russ next to Matt Ryan honestly makes me want to cry because they are 2 of my favorite qbs from my early adult years. I love them & their families.”

“Russell Wilson is pretty good at this pregame analysis stuff. Maybe, he should've been doing this the past few seasons,” said another.

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What Russell Wilson Has Said About Retirement?

Despite the turn of fortune at the New York Giants, Russell Wilson has not hinted at retiring anytime soon. However, the 37-year-old has said that he wants to play actively and since the turn of fortune at the Giants has put him out of favor, he plans to move to a different team next season.

“I’m not done. I’ve got so much belief in myself and know what I’m capable of. I believe I was able to show it on the road in Dallas,” Wilson told reporters in September, addressing rumors about his possible retirement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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