Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson finds himself as one of the elite signal-callers of the NFL in the prime of his career at the age of 31 but claims that his career still has a long way to go before it ends.
Wilson’s 2019 campaign was one of the best of his career, as he threw 31 touchdowns to five interceptions and kept the Seahawks alive late in the season after injuries struck several key players.
Wilson spoke with former NFL quarterback Chris Simms on his podcast and emphasized that he would like to play in the NFL until he turns 45 years old.
“Oh yeah. I’m trying to make it to 45,” Wilson said. “Why not? Let’s do it.”
Wilson previously stated in November that he feels like he is in the midst of the best seasons of his career.
“For me, I just feel really young,” Wilson said. “I feel more vibrant than ever. Feel fast. Feel strong. Arm feels great, mind feels better, heart feels even better than that.”
Wilson has already accomplished quite a bit throughout his eight-year NFL career, winning a Super Bowl and nearly laying claim to another, making seven Pro Bowls and earning a second-team All-Pro nod just last year.
However, Wilson has more to accomplish as he heads into his ninth season with a talented offensive cast around him, and he can achieve many things if he truly plans to play into his 40s.
With free agency and the draft approaching, the 2020 offseason and another one of Wilson’s prime years will soon kick into high gear.
