Off the football field, Russell Wilson has long been regarded as a role model. A religious and family-focused individual, his leadership has been steady throughout his entire NFL career. It started when he burst onto the scene with the Seattle Seahawks and led them to a Super Bowl title.
That leadership has followed him through his time with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. Alongside his performance on the field, Wilson’s image as a devoted family man has remained consistent. Thanks to a heartfelt message for his wife, we got another glimpse of that side of him.
Russell Wilson Turns Romantic for Wife Ciara
Wilson has had an incredible NFL career. After being drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win in his second season.
Wilson spent 10 years in Seattle and was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection.
Wilson heads into the 2025 season in an unusual spot. Last year, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers midseason after an injury held him out of the start of the year. With Wilson under center, the team went 6-1 in his first seven games.
But the momentum didn’t last. The Steelers ended the year on a five-game losing streak, and Wilson’s time in Pittsburgh came to a disappointing close. Now, he’s headed to the New York Giants, where he’ll likely serve as a stopgap starter.
Before his new season kicks off, though, Wilson shared a touching message for his wife, American R&B star Ciara. Posting a photo on Instagram, he included a simple but meaningful caption: “God must have spent a little more time on you. @ciara”
The couple began dating in early 2015, about a year after Wilson separated from his first wife, Ashton Meem. They tied the knot in July 2016 in a ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England.
Since then, they’ve remained one of the NFL’s most visible couples, with Ciara frequently spotted at his games. They share two daughters, born in 2017 and 2023.
Their relationship has also evolved into a professional partnership. In 2022, they co-authored a children’s book titled “Why Not You?” which became a New York Times bestseller.
As Wilson prepares for his run in New York, Ciara also has significant developments in her career. Her eighth studio album, “CiCi,” is set to drop on July 11, 2025. The lead single, “Ecstasy,” is already out and has received strong reviews from fans and critics alike.
