Russell Wilson Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)

NFL star Russell Wilson has signed with WME for off-field representation, Variety has learned exclusively. He is also repped by Jonesworks for PR.

Wilson is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of modern times. He began his professional career with the Seattle Seahawks, with whom he played for 10 seasons. During his time in Seattle, he led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks returned to the Super Bowl the following year in a nail biter of a game against the New England Patriots.

Wilson has earned nine Pro Bowl selections in his career and has made eight postseason appearances to date. He began playing for the Broncos in 2022 and then moved to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. In recognition of his philanthropic impact, he earned the 2020 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the 2022 Bart Starr Award.

With his wife Ciara, Wilson founded Why Not You Productions, which focuses on both scripted and unscripted projects across film, television, and digital platforms. The pair also lead the Why Not You Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to motivating and empowering today’s youth. In March 2022, Wilson and Ciara released their first children’s book, “Why Not You,” which became a New York Times bestseller.

In 2020, Wilson and Ciara launched The House of LR&C. The company’s focus is on democratizing the retail industry. Under House of LR&C, Wilson founded the Good Man Brand, which donates 3% back to the Why Not You Foundation.