Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson has elected to join the CBS Sports team for their Sunday pregame show and additional programming, according to a report from @sportsrapport.
Wilson reportedly reached the decision after weighing an offer to remain in the NFL as a backup quarterback. Instead of accepting a reserve role, the veteran signal-caller has chosen to transition into a broadcasting position for the upcoming season. While the move signals a shift away from the field, the report indicates that Wilson is not officially retiring and is instead placing a "pause" on his professional playing career.
The nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion has spent 12 seasons in the league, including a long tenure with the Seattle Seahawks and a recent stint with the Denver Broncos. The report of Wilson joining the CBS lineup follows an offseason of speculation regarding his future as a starter in the league.
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