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By Cole Sullivan
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Russell Wilson hasn’t been a member of the Seattle Seahawks since 2021, but when it’s all said and done, that’s where his career accomplishments will be remembered.
Currently serving as a backup quarterback for the New York Giants, Wilson spent 10 seasons with the Seahawks after being drafted in 2012. He made the Pro Bowl nine times and helped lead Seattle to a Super Bowl victory in 2014.
Given those ties, it’s no surprise he reacted to Seattle’s blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round on Saturday night, a victory that advances the Seahawks to the NFC Championship Game next week.
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“Last night’s game… shows how LEGIT this @Seahawks team is… and I love Sam Darnold’s comeback story!” Wilson posted on X.
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The Seahawks dominated from start to finish, cruising to a 41-6 victory. This marks their first NFC Championship Game appearance since Wilson helped lead the team over a decade ago.
During his time in Seattle, Wilson completed 65.0% of his passes for 37,059 yards, 292 touchdowns, and 87 interceptions. He also added over 4,500 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns while playing under head coach Pete Carroll.
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Wilson has spent the last four seasons with three different organizations. He played two seasons with the Denver Broncos, one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and signed with the Giants this offseason. He began the year as New York’s starting quarterback but lost the role to rookie Jaxson Dart just a few weeks into the season.
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