Russell Wilson announces his retirement from the NFL and his wife, Ciara, responds with a public tribute. Multiple outlets report that Wilson posts a video highlight reel from his playing career on Wednesday, captioned “Thank You, Football,” signaling the end of his time in the league after 14 seasons. Following the retirement announcement, Ciara shares an emotional message directed at Wilson, reflecting on their relationship and his accomplishments as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Newsweek describes the message as a heartfelt tribute, while Fox News characterizes it as an emotional post, and the New York Post also focuses on Ciara’s reaction to his retirement announcement. All accounts describe the same sequence: Wilson makes the retirement announcement with a “Thank You, Football” highlight reel, and Ciara follows with a supportive post recognizing him. The reports do not add further details about Wilson’s stated reasons for retiring or specific plans afterward.