Ciara and Russell Wilson closed one chapter of an extraordinary football journey this week, with the Grammy Award-winning singer delivering a heartfelt tribute after the veteran quarterback announced his retirement from the NFL.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! With the NFL about to hit the dead part of the offseason, you might be wondering what we're going to be talking about in this newsletter for the next six weeks,

Russell Wilson spent 14 NFL seasons proving doubters wrong. The third-round pick from NC State, once told he was too small to succeed, retired from the NFL on June 3, 2026, on his own terms. His retirement video drew responses from teammates,

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sent a heartfelt message to Russell Wilson after the veteran quarterback announced his retirement.

Ciara Wilson says she's proud of her husband Russell Wilson after the Super Bowl-winning quarterback announced his retirement from the NFL in a Wednesday post on Instagram.

The Seahawks first Super Bowl-champion quarterback, Seattle's best QB ever, retires to become an analyst with CBS' NFL Today.

Russell Wilson posted a video thanking football, his teammates, his coaches, his fans, and more as he announced his retirement from the NFL.

Russel Wilson, the former NFL quarterback, called it quits after 14 years in the league. Yet, his love for football remains strong. He joined CBS Sports and shared a message on his first day in the studio.

Russell Wilson announces his NFL retirement after 14 seasons and reveals his CBS Sports role. Watch his farewell on REVOLT.