Russell Wilson has officially retired from the game, with the veteran signal-caller making his announcement through a clip on his Instagram. The announcement clearly tugged at many heartstrings, considering just how many seasons the playmaker has given to the league and his fans.

Russell Wilson announced his retirement on Wednesday and received a lot of congratulatory messages on Instagram.

Wilson, who married Ciara in 2016, also confirmed his next steps.

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Wilson officially joined The NFL Today earlier this week after choosing CBS over a contract offer from the New York Jets.