Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson may be hanging up his cleats for good—but don't expect him to disappear from the spotlight. According to a recent report from The Athletic, the 37-year-old Pro Bowler is in "deep discussions" about transitioning to a television career, a move that could signal the end of his potential Hall of Fame playing days.

Wilson, who spent the 2024 season with the Steelers, put up solid numbers in 11 starts: 2,482 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, with a 63.7% completion rate. But now, instead of battling for a starting job in the 2026 NFL season, he's eyeing a spot in the broadcast booth.

Senior sports media columnist Andrew Marchand reports that CBS is the current frontrunner to land Wilson, specifically for its iconic Sunday pregame show, "The NFL Today." If finalized, Wilson would fill the seat left by Matt Ryan, who departed CBS to become president of football operations for the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson would join a talented crew that includes host James Brown and analysts Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher—a legendary Steelers head coach himself.

This news comes on the heels of another major Steelers-to-TV transition: former longtime head coach Mike Tomlin was recently hired by NBC as a top studio analyst for "Football Night in America." It seems Pittsburgh's football royalty is finding new ways to stay in the game.

Wilson has already dipped his toes into broadcasting, working with CBS on several occasions, including during this year's playoffs. While the Steelers' quarterback situation remains uncertain for 2026, one thing is clear: Russell Wilson might soon be bringing his championship pedigree and on-field experience straight into your living room on Sundays.