Russell Wilson and Kyle Long are joining CBS Sports’ signature pregame show THE NFL TODAY alongside Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher and host James Brown. Wilson and Long will also serve as studio analysts on THE NFL TODAY+, CBS Sports’ digital NFL pregame show streaming on Paramount+, CBS Sports HQ and the NFL ON CBS YouTube channel.

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Wilson announced the news yesterday – click HERE to watch.

Today on CBS MORNINGS, Wilson joined Burleson in studio and announced Long’s promotion to THE NFL TODAY. Watch HERE.

Long on joining THE NFL TODAY – read HERE.

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Quotes from Harold Bryant, Executive Producer and Executive Vice President, Production, CBS Sports:

“Throughout his career, Russell Wilson has been a winner, both on and off the field. We’re thrilled to add a Super Bowl champion and one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks to our roster. Russell’s preparation and leadership set him apart and we look forward to the perspective and insight he will bring to the studio straight from the field.”

“Kyle brings an infectious energy, relentless passion and deep knowledge of the game and is not shy about sharing his opinions. He has earned this opportunity and we’re proud to elevate him to a full-time role on THE NFL TODAY. We’re excited for this new team at the desk to kick off NFL Sundays on CBS.”

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Wilson – a Super Bowl champion quarterback, 10-time Pro Bowl selection and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year – joins CBS Sports after a 14-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants where he passed for 46,966 yards and 353 touchdowns.

Long, who started at CBS Sports in 2020, will be a full-time member of THE NFL TODAY after making appearances on the show last season. A three-time Pro Bowl selection and first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Long has previously served as both a studio and game analyst across CBS Sports platforms, including roles on THE NFL TODAY+, THAT OTHER PREGAME SHOW and CBS Sports HQ.