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Report: Russell Wilson leaving NFL, finalizing deal with CBS Sports to become analyst
- Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst for The NFL Today.
- Wilson will join a CBS pregame desk including James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher.
- The reported move aligns with Wilson's shift away from active NFL play, though retirement has not been announced.
- Wilson previously weighed offers from the New York Jets before deciding on television work.
- His NFL journey includes a Super Bowl title and a Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
- Wilson's stint on CBS Today would mark a long-standing TV role after guest analyst appearances.
- CBS’s NFL Today panel already includes notable figures such as James Brown and Bill Cowher.
- Wilson's post-NFL career plans appear focused on broadcasting rather than playing.
- The report is attributed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and was published by On3.
- Wilson’s NFL career included stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.
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