NFL news: Ciara reacts to Russell Wilson’s retirement with emotional tribute
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Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson announced his retirement on Wednesday, and his wife Ciara had an emotional reaction to the news.
Singer-songwriter Ciara has been married to Wilson for nearly a decade and has been opening up about their journey together.
“The best in the world! There’s only one, 3!” Ciara wrote on social media in response to Wilson’s retirement announcement.
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Russell Wilson and Ciara attend Ciara’s birthday celebration at Marquee on October 24, 2025 in New York City. (Kirill Bichutsky/Getty Images)
“I’m always proud of you! It’s a true blessing to go on this journey with you! My biggest inspiration! I love you so much!” Ciara wrote using a goat emoji and a heart-shaped emoji with both hands.
Ciara has four children, three with Wilson. Her eldest child, Future, was born from her previous relationship with rapper Future.
Wilson’s retirement announcement follows reports that he signed a deal to become an analyst with CBS Sports.
“As we enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and ‘The NFL Today,’ I’m thrilled to continue doing what I love most; being around the greatest game in the world,” Wilson said in his retirement video.
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Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the 2025 ESPY Awards held at Dolby Theater on July 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
In this video, he thanked his family and friends, including Ciara, for their support throughout his NFL career.
“Thank you C. Thank you Ciara for being my greatest blessing, my best friend and my partner. None of this journey called life would be the same without you,” Wilson said in the video.
The 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback was selected out of NC State by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 10 seasons in Seattle, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII, leading them to the title.
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Russell Wilson and Ciara attended Ciara’s birthday celebration with DJ Cassidy on October 24, 2025 in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
The Seahawks traded Wilson to the Broncos ahead of the 2022 season, but he never recaptured the same magic in Denver. The Broncos cut him after two seasons, and Wilson spent one season each with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants before retiring.
In 14 seasons and 205 games, Wilson has a career record of 121-80-1, completing 64.6% of his passes for 46,966 yards, 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions.
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