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After 14 seasons in the NFL, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is hanging up his cleats to start a new chapter in television. The Seahawks legend shared an emotional thank you to football as he transitions to CBS Sports' "NFL Today."
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement after 14 seasons that included a Super Bowl championship, 10 Pro Bowl selections, and 353 total touchdowns. The beloved player is joining CBS Sports as an analyst and leaves the game with gratitude for every team and fan who supported his journey.
Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay is hanging up his cleats after 13 successful NFL seasons, including a Super Bowl championship. The 35-year-old veteran says he's grateful for how football provided for his family and is ready to embrace his next chapter.
Former NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha spent 11 seasons pushing through mental stress with no support. Now he's sharing what he learned about starting over and finding fulfillment after walking away from football at 32.
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper, who went from undrafted journeyman to beloved cult hero, announced his retirement after nine NFL seasons to pursue coaching. The 31-year-old captured hearts by scoring a touchdown and becoming the center of one of Detroit's most memorable moments.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement after spending his entire 14-year NFL career with one team. The Super Bowl champion leaves as one of the franchise's all-time greats, tied with Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks for most tackles in team history.
After caring for her ex-husband through brain damage from his NFL career, Jasmatia Schaefering is building a new mission: partnering with the league to help other families navigate post-retirement health challenges. She's proving it's never too late to reclaim your dreams while still showing up for others.
John Biever has photographed every Super Bowl since the very first game in 1967, capturing six decades of football history through his lens. At 74, he's retiring after Super Bowl 60, ending an unprecedented streak that started when he was just 15 years old.
Millions of UK workers could soon get free pension "health checks" to help them avoid under-saving for retirement. The new service would work alongside upcoming pension dashboards to turn confusing numbers into confident action.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green just rewrote the NFL combine record books, posting the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded by a quarterback. The 6-foot-6 athlete shattered three longstanding records in a single day, proving that elite quarterback talent comes in all styles.
Former NFL All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu is sharing his dangerous struggles with addiction during college to help others facing similar battles. His story of hitting rock bottom and finding redemption shows recovery is possible.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford claimed his first NFL MVP award after leading the league with 46 touchdowns at age 37. During his emotional acceptance speech, the 17-year veteran told teammates he's looking forward to playing with them again next season.
Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he'd love to team up with Tom Brady when flag football debuts at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The legendary quarterback is already coming out of retirement next month to play the sport in Saudi Arabia.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
After years of waiting, thousands of retired government workers in Nigeria's Yobe State finally received their full retirement payments. The state cleared a $10 million backlog that had left retirees without the benefits they earned over decades of service.
Lagos State just delivered over $2.4 million in pension benefits to 543 retired public servants, proving governments can honor their promises to workers. The ceremony celebrated decades of service while setting a new standard for transparent retirement systems.
Professional flag football players proved their sport requires unique mastery, sweeping NFL stars in all three games at the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The decisive wins make a compelling case for who should represent America at the 2028 Olympics. ##
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will make history on September 11 when they play the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia. Football fans in Melbourne will witness this landmark moment at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
The NFL and U.S. State Department just launched a historic partnership to spread American football around the world as a force for good. Through Super Bowls, international games, and the 2028 Olympics, they'll use sports to build bridges across cultures.
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