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Report: Russell Wilson to replace Matt Ryan on CBS’ ‘NFL Today’

By Thomson Reuters Jun 1, 2026 | 2:47 PM

Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson is joining the “NFL Today” studio crew on CBS, Front ​Office Sports reported Monday.

The 10-time ‌Pro Bowl selection replaces Matt Ryan, who left after three seasons to become president of football for the Atlanta Falcons.

Spokespersons for ‌CBS ​and Wilson did ⁠not respond to requests ⁠for comment on the report.

Wilson, 37, started the first three games last season for the New York ​Giants before being replaced by rookie Jaxson Dart.

After a decorated decade ⁠with the Seattle ⁠Seahawks to begin his career, ​Wilson spent two seasons in Denver ​and one each with Pittsburgh and ‌New York.

Wilson was 104-53-1 as the starter with the Seahawks, including a 43-8 victory against the Broncos in ⁠Super Bowl XLVIII after the 2013 season.

Wilson completed 64.6% of his passes for 46,966 ⁠yards, ‌353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions ⁠in 205 games (202 starts) ​with ‌the Seahawks (2012-21), Broncos (2022-23), Steelers (2024) and ​Giants (2025). He ⁠ranks 12th all-time in TD passes and 16th in passing yards. He was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2020.

–Field ​Level Media