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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.
Seven NFL stadiums are installing natural grass fields for the World Cup this summer, proving it's possible after players spent years asking for the safer surface. The move has NFL stars celebrating progress while calling for permanent change.
Seydou Traore, 23, made history as the first graduate of England's NFL Academy to reach the NFL, defying million-to-one odds. His mother's viral reaction captured the emotion of a five-year journey that took him from south London goalkeeper to professional American football player.
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.
Australian great-grandparents Marty and Jess Ansen spent over 450 consecutive days living aboard a cruise ship, discovering it costs less than a retirement village. Their floating retirement offers meals, entertainment, healthcare, and a new destination every few days.
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.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick holds the record for starting with nine different teams during his career. He says the journeyman path he never planned gave him relationships and experiences he wouldn't trade for anything.
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch traded touchdowns for camera lenses, earning credentials as an official World Cup photographer in Seattle. The five-time Pro Bowler captured the USA's victory over Australia, including a goal by Alex Freeman, son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman.
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.
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