Russell Wilson Makes Career Statement After 14th NFL Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jan 14, 2026 8:02 AM ET

When Russell Wilson signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Giants in the offseason, he did so under the premise of being the team’s starting quarterback. The 10-time Pro Bowler did just that, but his tenure at QB1 lasted just three games after a 0-3 start to the season.

Wilson then spent the rest of the campaign on the Giants bench, where he eventually got demoted to a third-string quarterback behind Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. Wilson’s finished his forgettable season with 69-of-119 completed passes (58.0%) for 831 yards and three touchdowns — all career-low numbers.

The Giants registered a 4-13 record, missing the playoffs for the third straight year.

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up prior to a game.© David Butler II-Imagn Images

Wilson just completed his 14th season in the NFL. The Giants are his fourth team in the last five years. Before joining New York, Wilson also had stints with the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wilson spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks selected him in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The former North Carolina State Wolfpack standout played 10 years in Seattle, where he established himself as one of the top QBs in the league.

On Tuesday, Wilson took to social media to reflect on his career. He posted a photo of himself holding the Vince Lombardi trophy. This was after he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl title over the Broncos in 2014.

Wilson also made a statement about one of the biggest achievements in his NFL career.

"Grateful to be the 2nd Black QB ever to Win this bad boy! First ever in @seahawks franchise history Gratitude!"

Russell Wilson flexes his Super Bowl win with the Seahawks in 2014

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— Paolo Songco (@PaoloSongcoNBA) January 14, 2026

It has been 12 years since Wilson won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks. The 37-year-old, however, made it abundantly clear that he is not done yet. Wilson said shortly after the end of the season that he plans on returning for another year in 2026.

"Yeah, I'm not blinking," Wilson said. "I know what I'm capable of. I think I showed that in Dallas. I want to do that again and just be ready to rock and roll and be as healthy as possible and be able to play ball."

Wilson will enter free agency when the window officially opens in March. If the Giants don’t offer him a new contract — one that he may or may not accept — Wilson will need to find a new team for the 2026 season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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