Former New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson has interviewed for a head coaching position at the FBS level, according to a report by Tony Adame for Heavy. The veteran NFL signal-caller, who spent the 2026 season with the Giants, is exploring a transition to the college ranks after his playing career.
Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, joined New York on a one-year deal for the 2026 campaign. The 37-year-old quarterback has previously expressed interest in coaching once his playing days conclude, citing a desire to remain involved in football development.
The specific program Wilson interviewed with was not disclosed in the report. FBS programs typically seek candidates with extensive playing experience and leadership qualities, both of which Wilson possesses from his 14-year NFL career that also included stops in Denver and Pittsburgh.
If hired, Wilson would join a growing list of former NFL quarterbacks who have moved directly into college head coaching roles, following a path similar to other recent transitions from professional playing careers to sideline leadership positions.
