Aqib Talib Urges 37-Year-Old Russell Wilson to Retire, Pursue TV Role

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 18

Aqib Talib said Russell Wilson should stop chasing another NFL job and move into television, arguing on “The Arena: Gridiron” that “it’s over with” for the veteran quarterback.
Wilson remains unsigned for 2026 after spending the last three seasons with three different teams, a late-career slide Talib said is hurting the legacy of the former Super Bowl champion.
The 2025 season with the Giants deepened that view: Wilson started only three games, was replaced by Jaxson Dart, and was booed when he briefly returned after Dart left for a concussion check.
Wilson, who turns 38 if he signs for 2026, has 46,966 passing yards and 353 touchdowns in 205 games; he has said the Jets showed interest and was also reportedly considered for CBS' “The NFL Today.”

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