“Basically confirms he’s not playing next year”: NFL fans mock Russell Wilson as QB lands new job during Giants’ bye week

Russell Wilson landed a new gig this week, but it doesn't require a helmet. The Giants quarterback will work as a guest analyst for CBS Sports on Sunday while his team enjoys its Week 14 bye.

Fans shared their reactions on X.

"This basically confirms he's not playing next year," one fan wrote.

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@BleacherReport This basically confirms he’s not playing next year 👀

"Season's not even over and he's already in the booth," another fan wrote.

"Auditioning... his career is nearing the end in 5 weeks. We all know it," a fan commented.

Here are more fan reactions.

"Russell Wilson analyzing games he'd lose in real time is must-see TV," one fan tweeted.

"Russ going to CBS as a guest analyst. Broncos fans finally get what they always wanted: Russ talking instead of playing," another fan commented.

"He's got a bright future ahead of him," a fan said.

CBS announced on Thursday that Wilson will join "The NFL Today" broadcast.

He is third on New York's depth chart behind Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston after opening the season as the Giants' starter. Three straight losses ended the experiment by Week 4. He also had a disappointing relief appearance in Week 10 against Chicago. Wilson completed 3 of 7 passes for 45 yards while watching a comfortable lead evaporate.

Russell Wilson insists he's not done playing

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Russell Wilson's stats this season cratered across every major category in his six appearances. He completed just 58% of his throws while averaging under 140 yards per start. Wilson's passer rating barely cracked 77.

However, he maintains that he's got more football in him. Wilson made his position clear about 2026 and beyond before Week 11.

"I still want to keep playing football," Wilson said on Nov. 13, via Fox Sports. "I know what I'm capable of. I know how great I am. I know what I've done."

New York is Wilson's third stop in three years. He bounced from Denver to Pittsburgh before landing with the Giants on a one-year, $10.5 million deal.