Russell Wilson expressed his deep gratitude for his time with the Seattle Seahawks, and on Tuesday, the franchise honored their former quarterback with a heartfelt gift.
The nine-time Pro Bowler took to his social media accounts to share that he had received one of the team’s throwback jerseys, complete with his name and number.
“Seahawks, super, super grateful you guys sent me this,” Wilson said in a video message. “Obviously, a lot of amazing memories there, and you guys sending me this means the world to me. Forever grateful.”
Fans quickly reacted to Wilson’s heartfelt post, with many expressing their nostalgia and appreciation for the quarterback who led the team to numerous victories.
“We never got to see our beautiful prince in these unis,” one user lamented.
“We miss you, Russ,” another fan commented, echoing the sentiments of many.
“Russ got me crying on a Tuesday afternoon,” tweeted SleeperNFL, capturing the emotional impact of the post.
Another fan reflected, “What could’ve been, would’ve been…”
“Classy move by the @Seahawks. Nothing but love @DangeRussWilson. Thanks for so many great years and even more awesome moments,” a Seattle fan wrote. “Can’t wait to see you be put in the ring of honor!”
“I miss those days!! Amazing memories,” another replied, reminiscing about the successful era Wilson had helmed.
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After a remarkable decade with the Seahawks, which included a Super Bowl victory and multiple playoff appearances, Wilson’s journey took a turn with a couple of challenging years with the Denver Broncos.
Now, he finds himself looking for another fresh start in Pittsburgh, where he hopes to recapture the magic of his earlier career.
As Wilson transitions to this new chapter, the gesture from the Seahawks serves as a poignant reminder of his lasting legacy in Seattle and the indelible mark he left on the franchise and its fans.