Russell Wilson reveals surprise NFL offer as he contemplates future

Russell Wilson has recently revealed that he may be contemplating retirement and accepting a television deal rather than returning to the NFL. Now, a wrench has been thrown into his decision-making process.

Wilson disclosed on Wednesday that while he is still weighing TV broadcasting opportunities, he does have an NFL offer on the table to play next season with the New York Jets. But what comes next for the veteran quarterback is still undetermined.

"They offered me, and I'm trying to figure out what the next best thing is for me to do," Wilson told The New York Post on Wednesday. "I still know I can play ball and do that at a high level, but I also have the opportunity to do TV, so we'll see what happens."

Russell Wilson says the New York Jets offered him a contract but he's also weighing opportunities in TV broadcasting, per @nypostsportspic.twitter.com/0Ea4FGTlIN— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 6, 2026

Wilson spent last season with the other franchise in the New York market, the New York Giants. During his lone season with the franchise, he made six appearances and three starts, going 0-3 as a starter. But before his time with the Giants, he went 13-13 as a starter in the previous two seasons with the Steelers and the Broncos, passing for 5,552 yards, 42 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions – so he can clearly still go.

If Wilson does play next season for the Giants, it will be his 15th NFL season, and the Jets would be his fourth team in as many seasons after he began his career with 10 consecutive seasons in Seattle. He would be slated to compete with Geno Smith in New York for the starting role, who took the job in Seattle after Wilson was traded to Denver.

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