Ciara is singing her husbands praises following his big career decision.Russell Wilson has accepted an offer to join CBS Sports’ NFL Today coverage, but there was still a route for him to return to the league.Russell Wilson is joining CBS’ NFL Today coverageGettyHowever, on Wednesday (June 3), Wilson officially announced that he was retiring for good, concluding a stellar 14-year career in the NFL.Ciara Wilson reacts to Russell’s retirementThe 37-year-old announced his decision in a video on Instagram, which included a video montage from his career along with photos and videos of his family.“The best in the world, there’s only one, 3!” Ciara wrote in the comments section.“Always so proud of you! It’s a true blessing to go on this journey with you! My greatest inspiration. I love you so much.” The former quarterback narrated the video, speaking of his journey while expressing gratitude for his time in the league.“To every coach who believed in me, you helped shape me into the man I am today,” Wilson said in the heartfelt video. “To Coach [Pete] Carroll, thanks for taking a chance on the young 5-foot-11 black kid from Richmond, Virginia that was told he was too small to ever make it in the NFL. “We knew what winning was like. And to every teammate I’ve had the privilege of sharing the locker room with, thank you for the sacrifices, the brotherhood, the memories. “To every fan who supported me, through the highs and the lows, your belief, your energy, and your passion meant more than you’ll ever know. To Seattle, you raised me. “Not just all the wins and crazy loud games, but also the forever memories after we won the Super Bowl. Ciara called her husband her ‘greatest inspiration’ as he called time on his NFL careerGettyThe couple have been married for 10 years and have n have four children togetherGetty Images - GettyWilson finishes his stellar 14-year career with a Super Bowl ring, 46,966 yards and 353 yardsGetty View this post on Instagram “But even more important, the kids at Seattle Children’s Hospital. You gave me hope and belief in a better tomorrow. And hopefully, I did the same for you.”Wilson’s incredible career comes to a closeSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson wasted no time proving he had what it takes.He won Super Bowl XLVII with Seattle in just his second year in the league, and remained their starting signal caller for a decade.Wilson would have stints with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and most recently, the New York Giants before retiring.He finishes his career as a 10-time Pro Bowler, 46,966 yards, 353 touchdowns and the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his philanthropy and community service.Wilson reacts to new CBS roleWilson turned down a contract offer from the New York Jets to join CBS.Wilson turned down a back-up offer from the JetsGettyHe appeared as a guest analyst in 2025 during the Giants’ bye week, and will make his full-time analyst debut when the regular season kicks off in September.“As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and the NFL today, I’m so blessed to continue doing what I love most, being around the greatest game in the world,” Wilson added.“Dad, I thank you. I thank you for showing me what is possible. I thank you, Mom, for your unconditional love. I thank you, Harry and Anna, for your unwavering support. “And I thank you, C. I thank you, Sierra, for being my greatest blessing, my best friend, and my partner through it all. “None of this journey called life would have been the same without you. I thank you, football. I thank you, I thank you, I thank you. I am forever grateful. Love, 3.”Stay up to date with the NFL across all our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET