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{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{short description|Singaporean politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{about other people|the American football player}}
{{For|the actor|Lawrence Wong (actor)}}{{family name hatnote|[[Huang (surname)|Wong]]|lang=Chinese}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| name = Russell Wilson
| name = Lawrence Wong
| native_name = {{nobold|{{lang|zh-hans|黄循财}}}}
| image = Broncos partner with USAA to host Salute to Service Boot Camp (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| native_name_lang = zh-sg
| image = Lawrence Wong 20230526.jpg
| caption = Wilson with the Broncos in 2022
| caption = Wong in 2023
| current_team = Denver Broncos
| office = [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore]]
| number = 3
| position = [[Quarterback]]
| alongside = [[Heng Swee Keat]] (2019–present)
| primeminister = [[Lee Hsien Loong]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1988|11|29}}
| term_start = 13 June 2022
| birth_place = [[Cincinnati|Cincinnati, Ohio]], U.S.
| height_ft = 5
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| predecessor = ''Vacant''
| office1 = [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Minister for Finance]]
| weight_lbs = 215
| primeminister1 = Lee Hsien Loong
| high_school = [[Collegiate School (Richmond, Virginia)|Collegiate School]]<br>([[Richmond, Virginia]])
| term_start1 = 15 May 2021
| college = {{ubl|[[NC State Wolfpack football|NC State]] (2007–2010)|[[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]] (2011)}}
| draftyear = 2012
| 1blankname1 = Second Minister
| 1namedata1 = [[Indranee Rajah]] <br/> [[Chee Hong Tat]] (since 2024)
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 75
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| predecessor1 = [[Heng Swee Keat]]
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| successor1 =
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2012|2021}})
| office2 = [[Monetary Authority of Singapore|Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore]]
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
| status = Active
| primeminister2 = Lee Hsien Loong
| term_start2 = 8 July 2023
| highlights =
| term_end2 =
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLVIII|XLVIII]])
| predecessor2 = [[Tharman Shanmugaratnam]]
* [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award|Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year]] ([[10th Annual NFL Honors|2020]])
| successor2 =
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2019 All-Pro Team|2019]])
| office3 = Deputy Secretary-General of the [[People's Action Party]]
* 9× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2013 Pro Bowl|2012]]–[[2016 Pro Bowl|2015]], [[2018 Pro Bowl|2017]]–[[2022 Pro Bowl|2021]])
| 1blankname3 = Secretary-General
* [[List of National Football League season passer rating leaders|NFL passer rating leader]] ([[2015 NFL season|2015]])
| 1namedata3 = Lee Hsien Loong
* [[List of National Football League season passing touchdowns leaders|NFL passing touchdowns leader]] (2017)
| term_start3 = 26 November 2022
* [[Bart Starr Award]] (2022)
| predecessor3 = ''Position established''
* [[Griese–Brees Quarterback of the Year]] (2011)
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* First-team All-[[Big Ten]] (2011)
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* [[Atlantic Coast Conference football individual awards#Rookie of the Year|ACC Rookie of the Year]] (2008)
| office4 = [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Minister for Education]]
* [[Atlantic Coast Conference football individual awards#Offensive Rookie of the Year|ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year]] (2008)
| primeminister4 = Lee Hsien Loong
* First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2008 Atlantic Coast Conference football season|2008]])
| term_start4 = 27 July 2020
* Second-team All-ACC ([[2010 Atlantic Coast Conference football season|2010]])
| term_end4 = 14 May 2021
* [[NC State Wolfpack football#Honored jerseys|NC State Wolfpack jersey No. 16]] honored
| 1blankname4 = Second Minister
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| 1namedata4 = [[Maliki Osman]]
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| predecessor4 = [[Ong Ye Kung]]
| successor4 = [[Chan Chun Sing]]
| statvalue1 = 5,665
| office5 = [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Second Minister for Finance]]
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| primeminister5 = Lee Hsien Loong
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| minister5 = Heng Swee Keat
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| term_start5 = 22 August 2016
| statvalue3 = 64.7%
| term_end5 = 14 May 2021
| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|TD]]–[[Interception|INT]]
| alongside5 = Indranee Rajah (2018–2021)
| statvalue4 = 334–106
| predecessor5 = [[Lim Hwee Hua]]
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 43,653
| successor5 =
| office6 = [[Ministry of National Development (Singapore)|Minister for National Development]]
| statlabel6 = [[Passer rating]]
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| statlabel7 = Rushing yards
| term_start6 = 1 October 2015
| 1blankname6 = Second Minister
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| 1namedata6 = Desmond Lee
| statlabel8 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue8 = 29
| term_end6 = 26 July 2020
| nflnew = Russell-Wilson
| predecessor6 = [[Khaw Boon Wan]]
| successor6 = [[Desmond Lee (Singaporean politician)|Desmond Lee]]
| pfr = WilsRu00
| office7 = [[Ministry of Communications and Information|Second Minister for Communications and Information]]
| primeminister7 = Lee Hsien Loong
| minister7 = [[Yaacob Ibrahim]]
| term_start7 = 1 May 2014
| term_end7 = 30 September 2015
| office8 = [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister for Culture, Community and Youth]]
| primeminister8 = Lee Hsien Loong
| term_start8 = 1 November 2012
| term_end8 = 30 September 2015<br />{{small|Acting: 1 November 2012 – 30 April 2014}}
| predecessor8 = Chan Chun Sing<br />(as Acting Minister of Community Development, Youth and Sports)
| successor8 = [[Grace Fu]]
{{Collapsed infobox section end}}}}
| constituency_MP9 = [[Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]]<br />(Limbang)
| parliament9 = Singapore
| term_start9 = 11 September 2015
| term_end9 =
| predecessor9 = ''Constituency established''
| majority9 =
| constituency_MP10 = [[West Coast GRC]]<br />(Boon Lay)
| parliament10 = Singapore
| term_start10 = 7 May 2011
| term_end10 = 24 August 2015
| predecessor10 = [[Ho Geok Choo]]
| successor10 = [[Patrick Tay]]
| birth_name = Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|12|18}}
| birth_place = [[Singapore]]
| spouse = Loo Tze Lui
| party = [[People's Action Party]]
| education =
| alma_mater = {{indented plainlist|
* [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])
* [[University of Michigan]] ([[Master of Arts|MA]])
* [[Harvard University]] ([[Master of Public Administration|MPA]])
}}
}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Politician|economist|civil servant}}

| signature = Lawrence Wong signature.svg
'''Russell Carrington Wilson''' (born November 29, 1988)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Players Born on November 29 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/friv/birthdays.cgi?month=11&day=29 |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson Stats, News, Bio |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14881/russell-wilson |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He previously played his first 10 seasons for the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. Wilson has been regarded as one of the greatest [[dual-threat quarterback]]s of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Nick |date=November 5, 2020 |title=It's Time to Acknowledge Russell Wilson as Greatest Dual-Threat Quarterback in NFL History |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/its-time-to-acknowledge-russell-wilson-as-greatest-dual-threat-quarterback-in-nfl-history/ |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=SI.com}}</ref>
| website = {{url|https://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/mr-lawrence-wong|pmo.gov.sg}}

Wilson played [[college football]] and baseball at [[NC State Wolfpack football|NC State]] from 2008 to 2010 before transferring to [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]] in 2011, where he set the single-season [[Football Bowl Subdivision|FBS]] record for passer rating and led them to a [[2011 Big Ten Football Championship Game|Big Ten title]] and the [[2012 Rose Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thamel |first=Pete |author-link=Pete Thamel |date=January 11, 2012 |title=Wisconsin Quarterback Opts for Football Career |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/sports/ncaafootball/russell-wilson-of-wisconsin-picks-football-over-baseball.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411005323/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/sports/ncaafootball/russell-wilson-of-wisconsin-picks-football-over-baseball.html |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |access-date=August 29, 2012 |work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> He also played [[Minor League Baseball|minor league]] baseball for the [[Tri-City Dust Devils]] in 2010 and the [[Asheville Tourists]] in 2011 as a [[second baseman]].<ref name="d">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights – Asheville Tourists |url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t573&t=p_pbp&pid=519432 |access-date=August 29, 2012 |publisher=MiLB.com}}</ref>

The Seahawks selected Wilson in the third round (75th overall) of the [[2012 NFL Draft]]. He tied [[Peyton Manning]]'s then-record for most passing touchdowns by a [[rookie]] and was named [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year]].<ref name="pepsiroy">{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson named 2012 NFL Rookie of the Year |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Russell-Wilson-named-2012-NFL-Rookie-of-the-Year/08c16850-7f38-4792-8942-dff72c75c662 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206083407/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Russell-Wilson-named-2012-NFL-Rookie-of-the-Year/08c16850-7f38-4792-8942-dff72c75c662 |archive-date=February 6, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> Wilson has been named to nine [[Pro Bowl]]s<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wisniewski |first=Lindsey |date=December 21, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson named to eighth Pro Bowl of his career |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seahawks/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-eighth-pro-bowl-his-career |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928132237/https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seahawks/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-eighth-pro-bowl-his-career |archive-date=September 28, 2021 |access-date=July 28, 2021 |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> and helped lead the Seahawks to two consecutive [[Super Bowl]]s. He and the Seahawks won [[Super Bowl XLVIII]], but lost [[Super Bowl XLIX]] the next year when Wilson was intercepted at the goal line by [[Malcolm Butler]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Seattle Seahawks stomp Broncos for Super Bowl win |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seattle-seahawks-stomp-broncos-for-super-bowl-win-0ap2000000322899 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He holds the record for most wins by an NFL quarterback through nine seasons<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warner |first=Jonathan |date=November 19, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson becomes NFL's all-time winningest quarterback through 9 seasons |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seahawks/russell-wilson-becomes-nfls-all-time-winningest-quarterback-through-9-seasons |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814194530/https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seahawks/russell-wilson-becomes-nfls-all-time-winningest-quarterback-through-9-seasons |archive-date=August 14, 2022 |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=NBC Sports – Northwest}}</ref> and is one of four quarterbacks in NFL history with a [[NFL career passer rating leaders|career passer rating]] over 100.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Passer Rating Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_career.htm |access-date=March 16, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference}}</ref> In April 2019, Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seahawks, making him the highest paid player in the NFL at the time.<ref name="2019 extension">{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Russell Wilson, Seahawks agree to 4-year, $140M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/russell-wilson-seahawks-agree-to-4-year-140m-deal-0ap3000001026538 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In 2020, he became just the third quarterback in NFL history to throw for thirty touchdowns in four consecutive seasons.<ref name="TD Feat">{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=November 20, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson joins Brett Favre and Drew Brees as only three quarterbacks to accomplish rare feat |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/russell-wilson-joins-brett-favre-and-drew-brees-as-only-three-quarterbacks-to-accomplish-rare-feat/ |access-date=November 30, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2022, after which he signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension. His time with the Broncos was marked with disappointment, with the Broncos having the league's worst scoring offense in 2022. Wilson was benched during the final two games of the 2023 season.

Wilson is part owner of the [[Seattle Sounders FC]] of [[Major League Soccer]] (MLS). After he purchased his minority stake, the Sounders won the 2019 [[MLS Cup]].<ref name="RW MLS Cup" /><ref name="Sounders">{{Cite web |last=Mathews |first=Liz |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Russell Wilson correctly predicted final score of Seattle Sounders' MLS Cup win |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2019/11/10/russell-wilson-predicted-final-score-seattle-sounders-mls-cup-win/2560113001/ |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=USA Today}}</ref>

==Early life and background==
Wilson was born at [[The Christ Hospital]] in [[Cincinnati]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owczarski |first=Jim |date=October 7, 2015 |title=Russell Wilson's unique homecoming |url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/10/07/russell-wilson-cincinnati-homecoming/73514542/ |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=Cincinnati.com}}</ref> and grew up in [[Richmond, Virginia]]. His parents are Harrison Benjamin Wilson III, a lawyer, and Tammy Wilson (née Turner), a nurse director.<ref name="a">{{Cite web |last=Mulhern |first=Tom |date=August 29, 2011 |title=Late father's lessons still resonate with Badgers' Wilson |url=http://host.madison.com/sports/college/football/article_0bc0b112-cf6e-11e0-94d9-001cc4c002e0.html |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Madison.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us – Tammy Wilson Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC |url=http://www.tammywilsonlegalrnconsult.com/about-us.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117090127/http://www.tammywilsonlegalrnconsult.com/about-us.html |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Tammy Wilson Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lucas |first=Mike |date=June 27, 2011 |title=Wilson has high expectations of his own in move to Madison |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/lucas/spec-rel/062711aaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203072419/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/lucas/spec-rel/062711aaa.html |archive-date=February 3, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Wisconsin Badgers Athletics}}</ref> He has an older brother, Harrison IV, and a younger sister, [[Anna Wilson (basketball)|Anna]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tysiac |first=Ken |date=August 22, 2010 |title=Father's dream inspires Pack's Wilson – NC State – |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/08/22/639395/fathers-dream-inspires-packs-wilson.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926142417/http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/08/22/639395/fathers-dream-inspires-packs-wilson.html |archive-date=September 26, 2010 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=The News & Observer}}</ref> Wilson started playing football with his father and brother at the age of four, and played his first organized game for the Tuckahoe Tomahawks youth football team in sixth grade.<ref name="a" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenks |first=Jayson |date=October 23, 2015 |title=Seahawks players, coaches recount where they got their start playing football |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-players-coaches-recount-where-they-got-their-start-playing-football/ |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

Wilson's great-great-grandfather was enslaved to a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] colonel and was freed after the [[American Civil War]].<ref name="i">{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Michael |date=October 12, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson's NFL journey shows power of education |url=http://www.richmond.com/sports/article_47fd8579-220c-5270-8ef7-c09cc5f84b30.html/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch}}</ref> Wilson's paternal grandfather, [[Harrison Wilson Jr.|Harrison B. Wilson Jr.]], was a former president of [[Norfolk State University]] who played football and basketball at [[Kentucky State University]], and his paternal grandmother, Anna W. Wilson, was on the faculty at [[Jackson State University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 13, 2005 |title=Richard Arnold Wilson Obituary |url=http://articles.dailypress.com/2005-07-13/news/0507130064_1_norfolk-state-university-anna-wilson-harrison-ii |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506181350/http://articles.dailypress.com/2005-07-13/news/0507130064_1_norfolk-state-university-anna-wilson-harrison-ii |archive-date=May 6, 2016 |access-date=April 30, 2016 |website=Daily Press}}</ref> Wilson's maternal grandfather was noted painter [[A. B. Jackson (painter)|A. B. Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2020 |title=Profile: A. B. Jackson (1925–1981) |url=https://blackartstory.org/2020/07/26/profile-a-b-jackson-1925-1981/ |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=Black Art Story}}</ref> According to [[genetic admixture]] analysis, Wilson is 62% African, 36% European, 1% West Asian, and 1% Central Asian.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZCBlL8P6U |title=Russell Wilson with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at The Richmond Forum |date=April 18, 2016 |access-date=April 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/4aZCBlL8P6U |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baldwin |first=Doug |date=February 21, 2013 |title=Fresh Files: Chef Baldwin cooking up some answers. (Special Guests) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKlLSuKxhZ4&t=2m48s |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228145454/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKlLSuKxhZ4&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=February 28, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013 |publisher=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Russell |date=July 9, 2014 |title=From the Akron Pros to the Seattle Seahawks: Race and the NFL |url=http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/09/nfl-history-in-95-objects-russell-wilson-race/ |access-date=June 22, 2015 |website=mmqb.si.com}}</ref> His European family lineage has been traced back to 524 A.D. to [[Saint Arnulf of Metz]] via [[Charlemagne]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scheel |first=Ryan |date=April 12, 2016 |title=QB Russell Wilson Is Descended From A Catholic Saint |url=http://ucatholic.com/blog/qb-russell-wilson-descended-catholic-saint/ |access-date=April 18, 2016 |website=uCatholic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rutherford |first=Adam |date=May 24, 2015 |title=So you're related to Charlemagne? You and every other living European… |url=https://www.theguardian.com/science/commentisfree/2015/may/24/business-genetic-ancestry-charlemagne-adam-rutherford |access-date=March 5, 2019 |website=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=Alan |date=May 7, 2013 |title=All Europeans are related if you go back just 1,000 years, scientists say |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/sciencemain/all-europeans-are-related-if-you-go-back-just-1-6C9826523 |access-date=March 5, 2019 |website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McAllister |first=Ray |date=June 7, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson's Family Story Reveals Kings and Slaves |url=https://www.boomermagazine.com/russell-wilsons-family-story-reveals-kings-and-slaves |access-date=March 5, 2019 |website=Boomer Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Joey |date=April 8, 2016 |title=NFL quarterback Russell Wilson gets hometown welcome |url=http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2016/apr/08/nfl-quarterback-russell-wilson-gets-hometown-welco/?page=2 |access-date=March 5, 2019 |publisher=Richmond Free Press}}</ref> Wilson also claims to have some Native American ancestry, although he did not explicitly say which tribe he came from.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zeegers |first=Madilyn |date=November 26, 2019 |title=NFL: Russell Wilson's Ethnicity Brings Pride to Native Americans |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/nfl-russell-wilsons-ethnicity-brings-pride-to-native-americans/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112203039/https://www.sportscasting.com/nfl-russell-wilsons-ethnicity-brings-pride-to-native-americans/ |archive-date=November 12, 2022 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=www.sportscasting.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 27, 2015 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson: 'I've Got Some Native American in Me' |url=https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-ive-got-some-native-american-in-me-2 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |work=Ict News |language=en-US}}</ref>

Wilson's father played football and baseball at [[Dartmouth College|Dartmouth]] and was a wide receiver for the [[San Diego Chargers]] preseason squad in [[1980 San Diego Chargers season|1980]]. Wilson's brother, Harry, played football and baseball at the [[University of Richmond]], and his sister Anna played basketball at [[Stanford Cardinal women's basketball|Stanford]].<ref name="h">{{Cite web |last=Potrykus |first=Jeff |date=August 13, 2011 |title=Bond between Wilson and late dad cemented over time – JSOnline |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/127668978.html |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=The Journal Sentinel}}</ref><ref name="g">{{Cite web |last=Preston |first=Chris |date=July 31, 2008 |title=Wolfpack's Wilson living a dream as two-sport college athlete – College Sports – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/news/story?id=3512366 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |date=September 6, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson's rise to NFL starter no surprise for those who know him &#124; Seahawks |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/russell-wilsons-rise-to-nfl-starter-no-surprise-for-those-who-know-him/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Almond |first=Elliott |date=November 11, 2015 |title=Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson's sister signs with Stanford |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_29104065/quarterback-russell-wilsons-sister-signs-stanford |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=Mercury News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendricks |first=Maggie |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Stanford signee Anna Wilson discusses how big brother Russell has influenced her |url=http://usatodayhss.com/2016/mcdonalds-stanford-signee-anna-wilson-discusses-how-big-brother-russell-has-influenced-her |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=USA Today}}</ref>

Wilson's father died of complications from [[diabetes]] on June 9, 2010, at age 55,<ref name="h" /> the day after Wilson was drafted by the [[Colorado Rockies|Rockies]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Kyle |date=March 17, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson reflects on connection formed with Colorado after being drafted by Rockies in 2010 |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/03/16/broncos-russell-wilson-colorado-emotional-connection-rockies/ |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

==High school career==
Wilson attended [[Collegiate School (Richmond, Virginia)|Collegiate School]], a [[University-preparatory school|preparatory school]] in Richmond, Virginia.<ref name="nfl.com">{{Cite web |last=Kirpalani |first=Sanjay |date=February 2, 2014 |title=The College Recruitment of Russell Wilson |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2580695-the-college-recruitment-of-russell-wilson |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> As a junior in 2005, he threw for 3,287 passing yards and 40 passing [[touchdown]]s and [[rush (American football)|rush]]ed for 634 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson, Collegiate School, Dual-Threat Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Russell-Wilson-13737/high-school-3974/ |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> He was named an all-district, all-region, and all-state player. Wilson was twice named the ''[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]'' Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Stephen M. |date=December 21, 2006 |title=Collegiate QB Wilson first to double in winning Times-Dispatch Player of the Year |url=https://richmond.com/collegiate-qb-wilson-first-to-double-in-winning-times-dispatch-player-of-the-year/article_a3be397a-81e2-11e3-a505-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch |language=en}}</ref>

As a senior, he threw for 3,009 passing yards, 34 passing touchdowns, and seven [[interception]]s. In addition, he rushed for 1,132 yards and 18 touchdowns.<ref name="bio">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson – 2010 – Football |url=https://gopack.com/sports/football/roster/russell-wilson/1177 |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=NC State University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> That year, he was named an all-conference and all-state player as well as conference player of the year. He was featured in ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' for his performance in the state championship game win. Wilson also served as his senior class president.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |date=December 22, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson defied all odds to become the talk of the NFL |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/russell-wilson-defied-all-odds-to-become-the-talk-of-the-nfl/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref>

During his time in high school, Wilson attended the [[Manning Passing Academy]], a summer football clinic run by multiple NFL MVP winner and eventual Hall of Fame quarterback [[Peyton Manning]]. Due to this encounter, Manning recognized Wilson many years later when the latter had flown to Denver to discuss the prospect of getting drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]], where Manning had recently signed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=January 22, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson once attended Peyton Manning's camp |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/russell-wilson-once-attended-peyton-manning-s-camp-0ap2000000316667 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

Wilson was also a member of the Collegiate School basketball and baseball teams.<ref name="b">{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Arlene Hamilton |date=April 8, 2012 |title=I Do, I Do: Ashton Meem + Russell Wilson |url=https://richmond.com/life/celebrations/article_169dd71c-d7b9-5781-aba4-2db570e5550b.html |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch}}</ref>

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'''Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai''' ({{lang-zh|c=黄循财|p=Huáng Xúncái}}; born 18 December 1972)<ref name="Parliament Profile">{{cite web |url=https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/lawrence-wong |title=MP &#124; Parliament of Singapore}}</ref> is a Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant who has been serving as [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore]] since 2022, [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Minister for Finance]] since 2021, Deputy Secretary-General of the [[People's Action Party]] since 2022, and Chairman of the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] since 2023. He has been the [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] (MP) representing the [[Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]] since 2015, and previously the Boon Lay division of [[West Coast GRC]] between 2011 and 2015.


Prior to entering politics, Wong worked at the [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry]] (MTI), the [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Ministry of Finance]] (MOF) and the [[Ministry of Health (Singapore)|Ministry of Health]] (MOH). He was [[Private secretary|Principal Private Secretary]] to Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] between 2005 and 2008. He also served as the [[chief executive officer]] of the [[Energy Market Authority]] (EMA) between 2009 and 2011.<ref name="Parliament Profile"/>
Wilson committed to [[North Carolina State University]] on July 23, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Russell-Wilson-45472 |access-date=October 7, 2011 |website=Rivals.com}}</ref> He also received a football scholarship offer from [[Duke University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson |url=http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/a.z?s=178&p=8&c=1&nid=2508716 |access-date=October 7, 2011 |website=Scout.com}}</ref>


Wong made his political debut in the [[2011 Singaporean general election|2011 general election]] where he contested in West Coast GRC as part of a five-member PAP team and won. Wong subsequently contested in Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC in the [[2015 Singaporean general election|2015 general election]], and retained his parliamentary seat in the [[2020 Singaporean general election|2020 general election]].
==College football career==
===NC State===
{{see also|2007 NC State Wolfpack football team|2008 NC State Wolfpack football team|2009 NC State Wolfpack football team|2010 NC State Wolfpack football team}}
Wilson [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]] during the 2007 season at [[NC State Wolfpack football|NC State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Kevin |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson's Former College Teammates Knew He Was a Star in the Making |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/russell-wilsons-former-college-teammates-knew-he-was-a-star-in-the-making/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205205532/https://www.sportscasting.com/russell-wilsons-former-college-teammates-knew-he-was-a-star-in-the-making/ |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=Sportscasting |language=en-US}}</ref> In [[2008 North Carolina State Wolfpack football team|2008]], Wilson initially split time at quarterback with senior Daniel Evans and junior Harrison Beck.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=2008 North Carolina State Wolfpack Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/2008.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> However, Evans and Beck saw no regular season action after Week 2 and Week 5, respectively. Thereafter, Wilson led the team to a 4–3 record in [[2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season|the regular season]] which NC State finished out on a four-game winning streak.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 North Carolina State Wolfpack Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/2008-schedule.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a 30–24 win over [[2008 East Carolina Pirates football team|East Carolina]], Wilson threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=East Carolina at North Carolina State Box Score, September 20, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-20-north-carolina-state.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He threw for two touchdowns in each of the last six games in the regular season.<ref name="stats">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/russell-wilson-1/gamelog/2008 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Prior to his appointment as Minister of Finance, Wong served as [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister for Culture, Community and Youth]] between 2012 and 2015, [[Ministry of Communications and Information (Singapore)|Second Minister of Communications and Information]] between 2014 and 2015, [[Ministry of National Development (Singapore)|Minister for National Development]] between 2015 and 2020,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/lawrence-wong-to-lead-national-development|title=Lawrence Wong to lead National Development|last=Au-Yong|first=Rachel|date=29 September 2015|work=The Straits Times|access-date=16 August 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816152707/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/lawrence-wong-to-lead-national-development|archive-date=16 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Second Minister of Finance]] between 2016 and 2021, and [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Minister for Education]] between 2020 and 2021.
In the [[2008 PapaJohns.com Bowl]] against [[2008 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team|Rutgers]], Wilson threw for 186 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 46 yards before halftime. Late in the first half, he [[quarterback scramble|scramble]]d to the Rutgers' four-yard line, where he was tackled and suffered a knee sprain. With Wilson sitting out the remainder of the game, his replacements threw a combined total of three interceptions with NC State, eventually losing 29–23.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2008 |title=Bowls: Missouri wins Alamo Bowl, Rutgers captures Papajohns.com Bowl (Published 2008) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/30/sports/30iht-bowls30.19001383.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref name="auto" /> Over the course of the season, he completed 150 of 275 attempts for 1,955 yards and 17 touchdowns with just one interception. He also recorded 116 carries for 394 yards and four touchdowns.<ref name="stats" /> The [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) named him the first-team All-ACC quarterback. It was the first time in conference history that a freshman quarterback was named to the first team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=James |date=December 1, 2008 |title=Wilson Named First-Team All-ACC |url=https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/Article/Wilson-Named-First-Team-All-ACC-104572698/ |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=PackPride.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


Wong was co-chair of a multi-ministerial committee set up by the government in January 2020 to manage the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=7 ministries get new ministers in major Cabinet reshuffle|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/cabinet-reshuffle-lawrence-wong-chan-chun-sing-ong-ye-kung-14678730|access-date=23 April 2021|website=CNA|language=en}}</ref> As Minister for Finance, he has overseen the gradual increase in [[Goods and Services Tax (Singapore)|Goods and Services Tax]] (GST) which [[Fifth Lee Hsien Loong Cabinet|Lee's government]] has advocated for – 8% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, up from 7% which had been set since 2007. In April 2022, he was chosen as the leader of the PAP's fourth generation team, placing him in line as Lee's apparent successor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Finance Minister Lawrence Wong endorsed as leader of 4G team: PM Lee |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-prime-minister-4g-leader-lee-hsien-loong-announcement-2626176 |access-date=14 April 2022 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> Wong assumed the office of [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore]] on 13 June 2022, serving alongside [[Heng Swee Keat]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Changes to Cabinet and Other Appointments (June 2022) |url=https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/Changes-to-Cabinet-and-Other-Appointments-June-2022 |access-date=6 June 2022 |website=Prime Minister's Office Singapore |date=6 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> On 26 November 2022, Wong was appointed to the newly created position of Deputy Secretary-General of the [[People's Action Party]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lawrence Wong elected PAP deputy secretary-general in newly created role|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-pap-deputy-secretary-general-new-role-3102626|access-date=27 November 2022|language=en|date=26 November 2022|website=Channel NewsAsia}}</ref>
Prior to the [[2009 North Carolina State Wolfpack football team|2009 season]], Wilson was named quarterback of the pre-season all-ACC football team on July 12. On September 19, Wilson broke [[Andre Woodson]]'s all-time NCAA record of 325 consecutive pass attempts without an interception against [[Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs|Gardner–Webb]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2009 |title=NC State's Wilson sets passing record in rout |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=292620152 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The 379-pass streak ended in a game against [[2009 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team|Wake Forest]] on October 3.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=NC State vs. Wake Forest – Recap – October 3, 2009 – College Football |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2009/10/03/39752_recap.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203072131/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/gameflash/2009/10/03/39752_recap.html |archive-date=February 3, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> Wilson held the record until November 10, 2012, when it was broken by [[Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football|Louisiana Tech]] quarterback [[Colby Cameron]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Myerberg |first=Paul |date=November 10, 2012 |title=Louisiana Tech QB Colby Cameron sets NCAA record |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/11/10/cameron-colby-ncaa-record/1696953/ |access-date=April 3, 2013 |website=USA Today}}</ref> Wilson was named honorable mention All-ACC in 2009.<ref name="ncstate">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson |url=http://www.gopack.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1177 |access-date=December 1, 2017 |website=GoPack.com}}</ref> Wilson finished the 2009 regular season with 3,027 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions as the team finished with a 5–7 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/russell-wilson-1/gamelog/2009 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 North Carolina State Wolfpack Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/2009-schedule.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On 3 July 2023, it was announced that Wong will be appointed Chairman of the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] on 8 July 2023. Wong had served as Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore between 2021 and 2023. He was also appointed Chairman of the Investment Strategies Committee of [[GIC (Singaporean sovereign wealth fund)|GIC]], and Chairman of the International Advisory Council (IAC) of the [[Economic Development Board]] (EDB) on 7 July 2023 and 8 July 2023 respectively. Wong was subsequently appointed Deputy Chairman of GIC's Board of Directors on 1 October 2023.
Wilson led the [[2010 North Carolina State Wolfpack football team|2010]] Wolfpack to a 9–4 season that included a 23–7 win over [[2009 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|West Virginia]] in the [[2010 Champs Sports Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Champs Sports Bowl – West Virginia vs North Carolina State Box Score, December 28, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-12-28-north-carolina-state.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 North Carolina State Wolfpack Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/north-carolina-state/2010-schedule.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He led the ACC in passing yards per game (274.1) and total offensive yards per game (307.5).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/acc/2010-leaders.html |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named second-team All-ACC and runner-up for ACC Football Player of the Year.<ref name="ncstate" /> In May 2010, Wilson graduated from NC State in three years with a BA in communication, and took graduate-level business courses in the fall semester during the 2010 football season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina State University Department of Communication Graduation Ceremony Program, May 15, 2010 |url=http://communication.chass.ncsu.edu/documents/COMGradProgram_2010_Spring.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212195600/http://communication.chass.ncsu.edu/documents/COMGradProgram_2010_Spring.pdf |archive-date=December 12, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=NCSU.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Matt |date=August 25, 2010 |title=Russell Wilson ready for 2010 campaign |url=http://ncstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1117949 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211192201/http://ncstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1117949 |archive-date=December 11, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Rivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2011 |title=Russell Wilson out of Tom O'Brien's mindset – NC State |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/07/22/1361512/wilson-out-of-obriens-mindset.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218094443/http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/07/22/1361512/wilson-out-of-obriens-mindset.html |archive-date=December 18, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=NewsObserver.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2011 |title=QB Wilson's career at NC State is over |url=http://www.wralsportsfan.com/ncsu/story/9524227/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=WRALSportsFan.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Marlon A. |date=April 28, 2011 |title=Three-Way Threat |url=https://mydigitalpublication.com/article/Three-Way+Threat/704236/67352/article.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Diverse: Issues In Higher Education |language=en-US |via=My Digital Publication}}</ref>
====Transfer====
In January 2011, Wilson announced that he would report to [[spring training]] with the [[Colorado Rockies]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2011 |title=N.C. State QB Russell Wilson will leave school for spring training |url=http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/sports/college/nc-state-qb-russell-wilson-will-leave-school-spring-training-245361 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215173304/http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/sports/college/nc-state-qb-russell-wilson-will-leave-school-spring-training-245361 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2012 |website=The Rocky Mount Telegram |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> NC State head coach [[Tom O'Brien (American football)|Tom O'Brien]] expressed reservations with Wilson's decision, saying "Russell and I have had very open conversations about his responsibilities respective to baseball and football. While I am certainly respectful of Russell's dedication to baseball these last several years, within those discussions I also communicated to him the importance of his time commitment to NC State football."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirk |first=Jason |date=May 16, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson's college controversy *back* |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/5/16/11682314/russell-wilson-nc-state-wisconsin-speech |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
O'Brien and his staff reached out to NFL coaches and general managers on Wilson's behalf, but he failed to receive an invitation to the 2011 [[NFL Scouting Combine]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenks |first=Jayson |date=September 6, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson, Seahawks carry great expectations in 2013 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/russell-wilson-seahawks-carry-great-expectations-in-2013/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 3, 2013 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref>
Wong was born on 18 December 1972 in the [[East Region, Singapore|eastern part]] of [[Singapore]].{{fact|date=November 2023}} He is an ethnic [[Chinese Singaporeans|Singaporean Chinese]] of [[Hainan people|Hainanese]] descent<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/2013/Sept/New_Book_to_Honour_Nine_Hainanese_Who_Have_Contributed_Significantly_to_the_Society.aspx|title=Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong at the Hainan Culture and Heritage Centre's anniversary dinner cum book launch|last=MCCY - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|first=Speeches by Mr Lawrence Wong|date=6 November 2013|work=MCCY - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|access-date=1 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901115049/https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/2013/Sept/New_Book_to_Honour_Nine_Hainanese_Who_Have_Contributed_Significantly_to_the_Society.aspx|archive-date=1 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and was raised in the [[Methodist Church in Singapore|Methodist]] [[Christian denomination|denomination]] of [[Christianity in Singapore|Christianity]].<ref name="SKL">{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Sumiko |title=Lunch With Sumiko: 2020 feels like a lifetime for Lawrence Wong |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/a-year-that-feels-like-a-lifetime |website=www.straitstimes.com |access-date=25 June 2022 |language=en |date=1 November 2020}}</ref> Growing up, Wong and his family lived in a public [[Housing and Development Board]] (HDB) flat in [[Marine Parade]].<ref name="SKL"/> Wong's father worked as a sales executive while his mother was a teacher at his primary school.<ref name="SKL"/>


Wong attended Haig Boys' Primary School (now Tanjong Katong Primary School), Tanjong Katong Technical School (now [[Tanjong Katong Secondary School]]), and [[Victoria Junior College]] before going to college.<ref>{{cite web|title=VJC News|url=https://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/vjc-news/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326080640/http://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/vjc-news/|archive-date=26 March 2018|access-date=5 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="I ran my first marathon in 1997. I have done two" – an interview with Lawrence Wong (Part 8)|url=https://www.redsports.sg/2014/12/06/lawrence-wong-red-sports-interview-part-8/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804222226/https://www.redsports.sg/2014/12/06/lawrence-wong-red-sports-interview-part-8/|archive-date=4 August 2016|access-date=5 August 2020}}</ref>
On April 29, 2011, O'Brien announced that Wilson was granted a release from his football scholarship with one year of eligibility left.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2011 |title=NC State grants quarterback Russell Wilson release |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=6451302 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


Wong received a [[Bachelor of Science]] with a major in [[economics]] from the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] in 1994 under the [[Public Service Commission (Singapore)|Public Service Commission]] scholarship.<ref>{{Cite web|title="Inspiring Excellence, Celebrating Distinction, Raising Competencies in the Financial Sector" - Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth; Board Member, Monetary Authority of Singapore at the FICS Distinction Evening on 28 May 2013|url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2013/speech-by-mr-lawrence-wong-acting-minister-mcys-and-mas-board-member-at-fics-distinction-evening|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.mas.gov.sg|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=18 January 2021|title=Traditional degree route not a must before going out to work: Lawrence Wong|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/traditional-degree-route-not-a-must-before-going-out-to-work|access-date=19 January 2021|publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|language=en}}</ref> He received a [[Master of Arts]] in [[applied economics]] from the [[University of Michigan]] in 1995 and a [[Master of Public Administration|Master in Public Administration]] from [[Harvard University]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lawrence Wong|url=http://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/mr-lawrence-wong|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820131421/http://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/mr-lawrence-wong|archive-date=20 August 2015|access-date=18 August 2015|website=Prime Minister's Office Singapore}}</ref><ref name="2015 new Cabinet">{{cite web |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien/2154802.html |title=Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces Singapore's new Cabinet |publisher=Channel NewsAsia |date=28 September 2015 |access-date=28 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928215945/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien/2154802.html |archive-date=28 September 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>
===Wisconsin===
{{see also|2011 Wisconsin Badgers football team}}
[[File:Badgers and Russell Wilson at Purdue endzone.jpg|thumb|left|Wilson and the Badgers threaten the [[2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team|Purdue Boilermakers]] end zone in 2011]]
On June 27, 2011, [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]] head coach [[Bret Bielema]] said that Wilson committed to Wisconsin for the [[2011 Wisconsin Badgers football team|2011 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2011 |title=Wilson commits to Wisconsin |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062711aaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215054351/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062711aaa.html |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=UWBadgers.com}}</ref> In the season opener against [[2011 UNLV Rebels football team|UNLV]], Wilson passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns in a 51–17 victory. He also rushed for 62 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nevada-Las Vegas at Wisconsin Box Score, September 1, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-01-wisconsin.html |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next three games, Wilson threw for three passing touchdowns in each game, victories over [[2011 Oregon State Beavers football team|Oregon State]], [[2011 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois]], and [[2011 South Dakota Coyotes football team|South Dakota]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oregon State at Wisconsin Box Score, September 10, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-10-wisconsin.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northern Illinois vs Wisconsin Box Score, September 17, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-17-northern-illinois.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=South Dakota at Wisconsin Box Score, September 24, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-24-wisconsin.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Following a 48–17 victory over previously undefeated #8 [[2011 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team|Nebraska]], Wilson recorded a receiving touchdown in the 59–7 victory over [[2011 Indiana Hoosiers football team|Indiana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2011 |title=Russell Wilson, Badgers hand Huskers rude welcome to Big Ten |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/312740275 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=M. P. |date=October 15, 2011 |title=Russell Wilson, UW football vs. Indiana |url=https://madison.com/russell-wilson-uw-football-vs-indiana/image_a4d4985e-9a29-5002-a30f-abf6fd1f3379.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Wisconsin State Journal |language=en}}</ref> Wilson helped lead the Badgers to a 6–0 start and a #4 ranking in the AP Poll.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Wisconsin Badgers Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wisconsin/2011-schedule.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Badgers dropped their next two games, road losses to [[2011 Michigan State Spartans football team|Michigan State]] and [[2011 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wisconsin at Michigan State Box Score, October 22, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-22-michigan-state.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wisconsin at Ohio State Box Score, October 29, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-29-ohio-state.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson and the Badgers reeled off four consecutive wins to end the regular season. Wilson was efficient during the winning streak, passing for nine touchdowns to no interceptions while rushing for two touchdowns.<ref name="2011gl">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/russell-wilson-1/gamelog/2011 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> At the end of the regular season, Wilson was named first team All-[[Big Ten]] by both the coaches and media. He also won the [[Big Ten Conference football individual honors|Griese-Brees Big Ten Quarterback of the Year]] award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2011 |title=Big Ten Announces 2011 All-Big Ten Teams and Select Individual Award Winners |url=http://bigten.org/news/2011/11/28/Big_Ten_Announces_2011_All_Big_Ten_Teams_and_Select_Individual_Award_Winners.aspx?path=football |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=bigten.org |language=en}}</ref>


==Civil service career==
In the inaugural [[2011 Big Ten Football Championship Game|Big Ten Championship Game]] on December 3, Wilson threw for three touchdowns and led the Badgers to a 42–39 win over the Michigan State Spartans. Wilson was named the game's Grange-Griffin MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenstein |first=Teddy |date=December 9, 2011 |title=Wisconsin's Ball wins Tribune's Silver Football – Chicago Tribune |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-09/sports/chi-wisconsins-ball-wins-chicago-tribunes-silver-football-20111209_1_russell-wilson-michigan-state-wisconsin |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203174033/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-09/sports/chi-wisconsins-ball-wins-chicago-tribunes-silver-football-20111209_1_russell-wilson-michigan-state-wisconsin |archive-date=February 3, 2012 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> In December 2011, Wilson was named a third team All-American by [[Yahoo! Sports]], and finished ninth in [[Heisman Trophy]] voting with 52 points.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2011 |title=Yahoo! Sports All-America Team |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news;_ylt=AIYH1rfGIXPyF3vzSU_5k1McvrYF?slug=ys-college_football_all_america_team_120811 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140419111852/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news;_ylt=AIYH1rfGIXPyF3vzSU_5k1McvrYF?slug=ys-college_football_all_america_team_120811 |archive-date=April 19, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Yahoo!}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2011.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Wong began his career as an economist working in the [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry]] (MTI) in August 1997.<ref name="mti2011">{{cite web |title=New chief executive at Energy Market Authority |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20110404005/press_release_(28_mar_11)_(final).pdf |website=National Archives of Singapore |publisher=Ministry of Trade and Industry |access-date=17 August 2022 |date=28 March 2011}}</ref> It was the beginning of the [[1997 Asian financial crisis]] and his first assignment involved preparing a report on regional economies and their effects on Singapore; he described the experience as "nothing that I learned in school prepared me for such an assignment" and recounted having to learn on the job.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Teng |first1=Amelia |title=Big difference between textbook learning and the real world, says Education Minister Lawrence Wong |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/big-difference-between-textbook-learning-and-the-real-world-says-education |access-date=17 August 2022 |work=The Straits Times |date=29 July 2020}}</ref>


He was posted to the [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Ministry of Finance]] (MOF) in January 2002 and then the [[Ministry of Health (Singapore)|Ministry of Health]] (MOH) in July 2004, where he served as Director of Healthcare Finance until May 2005. Wong served as the [[Private secretary|principal private secretary]] to Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] between May 2005 and August 2008.<ref name="mti2011"/>
In the [[2012 Rose Bowl]] against the [[2011 Oregon Ducks football team|Oregon Ducks]] on January 2, 2012, Wilson had 19 pass completions on 25 attempts for 296 yards, 18 rushing yards, and three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) as the Badgers lost by a score of 45–38.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2012 |title=Oregon outruns Wisconsin to win highest-scoring Rose Bowl eve |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=320022483 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Wilson finished the season with 33 passing touchdowns, which set the single season record at Wisconsin and was the second-most in Big Ten history behind [[Drew Brees]] during the 1998 season at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]] (39).<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2011 |title=RussellMania XVI – Notes |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/RussellManiaXVI-Notes.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215054416/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/RussellManiaXVI-Notes.html |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Wisconsin Badgers Athletics}}</ref> Wilson also set the single season [[Football Bowl Subdivision|FBS]] record for [[passer rating|passing efficiency]] (191.8).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2011-leaders.html |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 28, 2012, Wilson completed his college football career at the [[2012 Senior Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Savage |first=Phil |title=Senior Bowlers in the NFL : Game History : The Game : Reese's Senior Bowl |url=https://www.seniorbowl.com/game-history-nfl.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409060002/http://www.seniorbowl.com/game-history-nfl.php |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |access-date=November 20, 2017 |website=Senior Bowl |language=en}}</ref>


In September 2008, Wong became deputy chief executive officer of the [[Energy Market Authority]], rising to chief executive officer on 1 January 2009. He relinquished the role on 1 April 2011.<ref name="mti2011"/>
After transferring to the University of Wisconsin, Wilson earned a master's degree in educational leadership and policy analysis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2020 |title=School of Education alum Russell Wilson teaming up to help donate 10 million meals |url=https://education.wisc.edu/news/school-of-education-alum-russell-wilson-teaming-up-to-help-donate-10-million-meals/ |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=School of Education |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Political career ==
===College statistics===
[[File:Shun'ichi Suzuki and Lawrence Wong at the Japanese MoF 20230525 (1).jpg|thumb|right|Wong with Japanese Minister of Finance [[Shun'ichi Suzuki (politician)|Shun'ichi Suzuki]] in May 2023]]
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Wong entered politics at the [[2011 Singaporean general election|2011 general election]] when he contested as part of a five-member [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) team in [[West Coast Group Representation Constituency|West Coast GRC]]. The PAP team won with 66.66% of the vote against the [[Reform Party (Singapore)|Reform Party]] and Wong was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the [[Boon Lay]] ward of West Coast GRC.
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! rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD
|-
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|NC State Wolfpack|color=white}}"| NC State Wolfpack
|-
! [[2007 NC State Wolfpack football season|2007]]
| colspan="16"| ''[[Redshirt (college sports)|Redshirt]] [[File:Redshirt.svg|15px|Redshirt]]''
|-
! [[2008 NC State Wolfpack football team|2008]]
| 12 || 11 || 6–5 || 150 || 275 || 54.5 || 1,955 || 7.1 || 17 || 1 || 133.9 || 116 || 394 || 3.4 || 4
|-
! [[2009 NC State Wolfpack football team|2009]]
| 12 || 12 || 5–7 || 224 || 378 || 59.3 || 3,027 || 8.0 || 31 || 11 || 147.8 || 103 || 260 || 2.5 || 4
|-
! [[2010 NC State Wolfpack football team|2010]]
| 13 || 13 || 9–4 || '''308''' || '''527''' || 58.4 || '''3,563''' || 6.8 || 28 || '''14''' || 127.5 || '''143''' || '''435''' || 3.0 || '''9'''
|-
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Wisconsin Badgers|color=white}}"| Wisconsin Badgers
|-
! [[2011 Wisconsin Badgers football team|2011]]
| '''14''' || '''14''' || '''11–3''' || 225 || 309 || '''72.8''' || 3,175 || '''10.3''' || '''33''' || 4 || '''191.8''' || 79 || 338 || '''4.3''' || 6
|-
! [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/russell-wilson-1.html Career] !! 51 !! 50 !! 31–19 !! 907 !! 1,489 !! 60.9 !! 11,720 !! 7.9 !! 109 !! 30 !! 147.2 !! 441 !! 1,427 !! 3.2 !! 23
|}


On 21 May 2011, Wong was appointed [[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)|Minister of State for Defence]] and [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Minister of State for Education]]. He was also appointed to the board of directors of the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] on 10 June 2011.<ref name="MAS">{{cite web | url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/changes-to-mas-board-of-directors-lawrence-wong-steps-down-ong-ye-kung-appointed | title=Changes to MAS board of directors: Lawrence Wong steps down, Ong Ye Kung appointed | date=29 August 2016 | access-date=25 April 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107080327/http://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/changes-to-mas-board-of-directors-lawrence-wong-steps-down-ong-ye-kung-appointed | archive-date=7 November 2016 | url-status=live}}</ref> On 1 August 2012, he was promoted to [[Ministry of Communications and Information|Senior Minister of State for Information, Communications and the Arts]] and Senior Minister of State for Education. On 1 November 2012, he was appointed Acting [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister for Culture, Community and Youth]] and Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/changes-in-cabinet-other/1089278.html |title=Tan and Wong promoted to full Minister |publisher=Channel NewsAsia |date=29 April 2014 |access-date=2 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501234110/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/changes-in-cabinet-other/1089278.html |archive-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>
==Professional football career==
===Pre-draft===
On January 16, 2012, Wilson began training for the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] at the [[IMG Academy|IMG Madden Football Academy]] in [[Bradenton, Florida]].<ref name="f">{{Cite web |last=Yasinskas |first=Pat |date=February 16, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson ready for big combine |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/31367/russell-wilson-ready-for-big-combine |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref name="IMG Sports Academy">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson – Football Alumni and Trainees |url=https://www.imgacademy.com/people/russell-wilson |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=IMG Academy}}</ref> Prior to the [[2012 NFL Draft]], Wilson had been projected by NFL scouts and analysts to be a middle-round pick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mulhern |first=Tom |date=April 25, 2012 |title=UW football: Outlook good for these ex-Badgers in NFL draft |url=https://madison.com/sports/college/football/uw-football-outlook-good-for-these-ex-badgers-in-nfl-draft/article_58e01e74-8d96-11e1-ba5a-001a4bcf887a.html |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=Madison.com}}</ref> In February 2012, former NFL quarterback and director of the IMG Madden Football Academy [[Chris Weinke]] said of Wilson, "If he was 6–5, he'd probably be the No. 1 pick in the draft."<ref name="f" /> On April 11, 2012, [[ESPN]] ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' analyst [[Jon Gruden]] said, "The only issue with Russell Wilson is his height. That might be the reason he's not picked in the first couple rounds."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skurski |first=Jay |date=June 8, 2012 |title=Gruden talks QB options for Bills |url=https://buffalonews.com/news/gruden-talks-qb-options-for-bills/article_612cab09-e1fb-548b-812b-7dc60ad2e6ec.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608093444/http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/article806510.ece |archive-date=June 8, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=Buffalo News}}</ref>


Wong led a team to bid for the [[Singapore Botanic Gardens]] to be recognised as Singapore's first [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-optimistic/1956108.html|title=Singapore optimistic about World Heritage bid for Botanic Gardens: Lawrence Wong|website=Channel News Asia|publisher=Channel News Asia|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150819001112/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-optimistic/1956108.html|archive-date=19 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/unesco-delegates-laud-spores-nomination-botanic-gardens-world-heritage-site|title=UNESCO delegates laud S'pore's nomination of Botanic Gardens as World Heritage Site|website=TODAY|publisher=TODAY|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707000952/http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/unesco-delegates-laud-spores-nomination-botanic-gardens-world-heritage-site|archive-date=7 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-botanic-gardens/1960028.html|title=Singapore Botanic Gardens declared UNESCO World Heritage Site|website=Channel News Asia|publisher=Channel News Asia|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820171111/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-botanic-gardens/1960028.html|archive-date=20 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Wong also spearheaded the free museum entry policy for all Singaporeans and permanent residents, to all national museums and heritage institutions from 18 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2013-free-museum-entry-from-may-for-all-singaporeans-prs|title=Budget 2013: Free museum entry from May for all Singaporeans, PRs|website=Straits Times Online|date=15 March 2013|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924165633/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2013-free-museum-entry-from-may-for-all-singaporeans-prs|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, Wong also announced the setting up of a new S$100 million National Youth Fund for youth to champion community and social causes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/parliament/news/new-national-youth-fund-to-be-set-up--lawrence-wong/606212.html|title=New National Youth Fund to be set up: Lawrence Wong|website=Channel News Asia|publisher=MediaCorp Pte Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924014321/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/parliament/news/new-national-youth-fund-to-be-set-up--lawrence-wong/606212.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
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On 1 May 2014, Wong was promoted to [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister for Culture, Community and Youth]] and [[Ministry of Communications and Information|Second Minister for Communications and Information]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-lawrence-wong-promoted-full-ministers | title=Tan Chuan-Jin, Lawrence Wong promoted to full ministers | date=29 April 2014 | access-date=25 April 2019 | archive-date=20 September 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920181320/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-lawrence-wong-promoted-full-ministers | url-status=live }}</ref> He was also a co-opted Member of the 32nd, 33rd and 35th CEC before his win in the election into the 36th [[Central Executive Committee (PAP)|PAP Central Executive Committee]] (CEC).<ref>{{cite web|title=Central Executive Committee (CEC)|url=http://news.pap.org.sg/about-pap/whos-who/central-executive-committee|website=People's Action Party|publisher=People's Action Party|access-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901095902/http://news.pap.org.sg/about-pap/whos-who/central-executive-committee|archive-date=1 September 2015}}</ref> Wong was also appointed as the Head of the SG50 Programme Office that coordinates the work of five committees for Singapore's Golden Jubilee Year celebrations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sg50-celebration-fund/1843898.html|title=SG50 Celebration Fund almost doubled with S$4m cash injection: Lawrence Wong|website=Channel News Asia|publisher=Channel News Asia|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150808071855/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sg50-celebration-fund/1843898.html|archive-date=8 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Wong was also the co-chair for the SG50 Culture and Community Committee in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.singapore50.sg/Press/Steering%20Committee%20for%20SG50/Steering%20Committee%20for%20Singapore50.aspx|title=Steering Committee for Singapore50|website=Singapore50|publisher=Singapore50|access-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140807110051/http://www.singapore50.sg/Press/Steering%20Committee%20for%20SG50/Steering%20Committee%20for%20Singapore50.aspx|archive-date=7 August 2014}}</ref>
===Seattle Seahawks===
====2012====
{{see also|2012 Seattle Seahawks season}}
[[File:Russell Wilson vs Vikings, November 4, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Wilson against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on November 4, 2012]]
Wilson was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rodrick |first=Stephen |date=August 26, 2015 |title=Russell Wilson: The Chosen One |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/russell-wilson-the-chosen-one-50937/ |access-date=August 27, 2015 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> the sixth quarterback selected.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Seahawks received significant criticism for their selections in the draft, and Wilson in particular, as they had just signed free agent [[Matt Flynn (American football player)|Matt Flynn]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=February 6, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson remembers people ripping Seahawks' 2012 draft class |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24433089/russell-wilson-remembers-people-ripping-seahawks-2012-draft-class |access-date=March 11, 2015 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> Two weeks later, Wilson signed a four-year, $2.99 million contract with the Seahawks on May 7, 2012.<ref name="e">{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson Contract, Salaries, and Transactions |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/russell-wilson/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>


As Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Wong was involved in the transformation of the [[Civic District, Singapore|Civic District]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2015-740-million-invested-on-civic-district-revamp|title=Singapore Budget 2015: $740 million invested on Civic District revamp|work=Straits Times|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Pte Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924170445/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2015-740-million-invested-on-civic-district-revamp|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/parliament/news/a-s-740-million-plan-to/1710664.html|title=A S$740 million plan to restore and revive heritage-rich Civic District|website=Channel News Asia|publisher=MediaCorp Pte Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924014312/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/parliament/news/a-s-740-million-plan-to/1710664.html|archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref>—the birthplace of modern Singapore which contained many institutions that have witnessed important turning points in Singapore's history. In January 2016, he assumed office as Chairman of the [[PAP Community Foundation]] from 2016 until June 2022 where it was handed over to Minister [[Josephine Teo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/josephine-teo-to-take-over-from-lawrence-wong-in-helming-pap-community-foundation |title= Josephine Teo to take over from Lawrence Wong in helming PAP Community Foundation |website= StraitsTimes|date= 9 June 2022 |publisher= StraitsTimes|access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref> In August 2016, the [[National Arts Council (Singapore)|National Arts Council]] attracted criticisms over the high consultation fees paid for a bin centre, as flagged by the Auditor-General's Office. Wong addressed the issue in Parliament, saying that the project was at acceptable cost due to the need for extensive study of the location and technicality involved with the building of the refuse centre in the Civic District.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-victoria-bin-centre-delivered-satisfactorily-and-at-acceptable-cost-says|title=Consultant's study on bin centre part of extensive feasibility study|last=Yong|first=Charissa|date=15 August 2016|work=The Straits Times|access-date=16 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816152840/http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-victoria-bin-centre-delivered-satisfactorily-and-at-acceptable-cost-says|archive-date=16 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
Wilson made his preseason debut against the [[Tennessee Titans]] on August 11, 2012, and had his first preseason start on August 24 against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Danny |date=August 11, 2012 |title=Seahawks Beat Titans 27–17 |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/8/11/3237123/seahawks-beat-titans-27-17 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=Field Gulls |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mauss |first=Jeremy |date=August 24, 2012 |title=Seahawks Vs. Chiefs Final Score: Russell Wilson Has Big Game In 44–14 Win Over Chiefs |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/8/24/3267026/seahawks-chiefs-game-recap-nfl-preseason |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}}</ref> Two days later on August 26, 2012, Wilson was named the starting quarterback for the first regular season game after competing with Matt Flynn and [[Tarvaris Jackson]] for the position.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McIntyre |first=Brian |date=August 26, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson named starting QB by Seattle Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/russell-wilson-named-starting-qb-by-seattle-seahawks-0ap1000000055218 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


Under his charge, Wong also introduced the S$200 million Cultural Matching Fund, a dollar-for-dollar matching grant for cash donations to arts and heritage charities and Institutions of Public Character in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/s200-million-fund-match-donations-arts-heritage-sector-launched-0|title=S$200-million fund to match donations to arts & heritage sector launched|website=TODAY|publisher=MediaCorp Press Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204022/http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/s200-million-fund-match-donations-arts-heritage-sector-launched-0|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stjobs.sg/career-resources/hr-updates/200m-arts-fund-to-help-drive-sustainability/a/141991|title=$200m Arts Fund To Help Drive Sustainability|website=ST Jobs|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813225449/http://www.stjobs.sg/career-resources/hr-updates/200m-arts-fund-to-help-drive-sustainability/a/141991|archive-date=13 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community-node-at-jurong-library-aims-to-bring-arts-to-youth-in-heartland|title="Community node" at Jurong library aims to bring arts to youth in heartland|work=Straits Times|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924165709/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community-node-at-jurong-library-aims-to-bring-arts-to-youth-in-heartland|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
On September 9, 2012, Wilson made his regular season debut in a 20–16 road loss to the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He had 18 completions on 34 passing attempts for 153 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090crd.htm |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2012 Packers–Seahawks officiating controversy|third regular season game]] on [[Monday Night Football|Monday night]], the Seahawks won 14–12 over the [[Green Bay Packers]] on a controversial [[Hail Mary pass|Hail Mary]] touchdown pass to [[Golden Tate]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |date=September 24, 2012 |title=Touchdown call on last throw sends Seahawks to 14–12 Monday night victory |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/touchdown-call-on-last-throw-sends-seahawks-to-14-12-monday-night-victory/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref> The contentious nature of the replacement officials' decision on the play was widely considered to have been the tipping point that led to an agreement being reached to end the [[2012 NFL referee lockout|referee lockout]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garafolo |first=Mike |date=September 27, 2012 |title=NFL, referees end lockout after reaching new labor deal – |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/09/27/nfl-referees-agree-to-deal/1596449/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2012 |title=NFL Referees agree deal with league to end lockout |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nfl-refs-deal-idUSBRE88Q05120120927 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Reuters}}</ref>


In the [[2015 Singaporean general election|2015 general election]], Wong was part of a four-member PAP team contesting in the newly formed [[Marsiling–Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency|Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]].
Wilson earned [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week|Rookie of the Week]] honors for his performance in a 28–7 victory over the [[New York Jets]] on November 11; he completed 12 of 19 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 34 yards on seven attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=November 16, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson voted Week 10 Rookie of the Week |url=http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/11/16/russell-wilson-voted-week-10-rookie-of-the-week/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622030943/http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/11/16/russell-wilson-voted-week-10-rookie-of-the-week/ |archive-date=June 22, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2012 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week and [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week|FedEx Player of the Week]] for his performance in a 23–17 road win over the [[Chicago Bears]] in overtime on December 2.<ref name="fedex1">{{Cite web |last=Farnsworth |first=Clare |date=December 7, 2012 |title=Wilson named FedEx Air Player of the Week |url=http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/12/07/wilson-named-fedex-air-player-of-the-week/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622034248/http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/12/07/wilson-named-fedex-air-player-of-the-week/ |archive-date=June 22, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> In a 50–17 victory over the [[Buffalo Bills]] in [[Rogers Centre|Toronto]] on December 16, Wilson had 205 passing yards, one passing touchdown, nine rushes, 92 rushing yards, and a career-high three rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills – December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160buf.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He&nbsp;earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month honors for December 2012 after the Seahawks went 5–0 and he had a passer rating of 115.2.<ref name="orotm">{{Cite web |last=Eaton |first=Nick |date=January 3, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for December |url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2013/01/03/russell-wilson-named-offensive-rookie-of-the-month-for-december/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|title=Lawrence Wong and Halimah Yacob to co-anchor Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/lawrence-wong-and-halimah-yacob-to-co-anchor-marsiling-yew-tee-grc|work=Straits Times|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816004008/http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/lawrence-wong-and-halimah-yacob-to-co-anchor-marsiling-yew-tee-grc|archive-date=16 August 2015|url-status=live}}
</ref> The PAP team won with 68.7% of the vote against the [[Singapore Democratic Party]] and Wong was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the [[Yew Tee|Limbang]] ward of Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC.


Wong was also the Chairman of the Steering Committee for the [[2015 Southeast Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steering Committee|url=https://www.seagames2015.com/about/steering-committee|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702033213/https://www.seagames2015.com/about/steering-committee|archive-date=2 July 2015|access-date=18 August 2015|website=SEA Games 2015|publisher=SingTel}}</ref> Wong had also announced several key initiatives to get more Singaporeans involved in sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/sports/mccy-get-more-sporeans-play-sports|title=MCCY to get more S'poreans to play sports|website=TODAY|publisher=MediaCorp Press Pte Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318075618/http://www.todayonline.com/sports/mccy-get-more-sporeans-play-sports|archive-date=18 March 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> This includes a national movement called ActiveSG, which gives all Singaporeans and permanent residents ActiveSG$100 to sign up for sports programmes, and enter into swimming pools and gyms at the various sports centres islandwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.asiaone.com/news/sports/activesg-100-credits-sporeans-prs-get-sporty-healthy-says-lawrence-wong|title=ActiveSG: $100 credits for S'poreans, PRs to get sporty & healthy, says Lawrence Wong|website=Asia One|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Pte Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501130600/http://news.asiaone.com/news/sports/activesg-100-credits-sporeans-prs-get-sporty-healthy-says-lawrence-wong|archive-date=1 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
Wilson finished the {{nfly|2012}} regular season ranked fourth in the NFL in passer rating (100.0), beating the previous rookie record set by [[Ben Roethlisberger]] in 2004 (98.1), since broken by [[Robert Griffin III]] in 2012 (102.4) and [[Dak Prescott]] in {{nfly|2016}} (104.9).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/passing.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He threw for 3,118 yards and 26 touchdowns, tying [[Peyton Manning]]'s record for most touchdowns thrown by a rookie,<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson ties Peyton's mark |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8794287/seattle-seahawks-russell-wilson-ties-peyton-manning-rookie-td-pass-record |access-date=December 31, 2012 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> and rushed for 489 yards and four touchdowns. Wilson's [[Quarterback scramble|scrambling]] mobility and ability to extend plays outside the pocket with his legs earned numerous comparisons to [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] quarterback [[Fran Tarkenton]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2012 |title=Athletic Seahawks QB Russell Wilson a challenge for Miami Dolphins' defense |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/23/3109836/athletic-seahawks-qb-russell-wilson.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202205507/https://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/23/3109836/athletic-seahawks-qb-russell-wilson.html |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |access-date=March 2, 2013 |website=[[The Miami Herald]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 16, 2013 |title=Fran Tarkenton, the original scrambling quarterback |url=http://www.fieldgulls.com/2013/2/16/3994006/fran-tarkenton-russell-wilson-seahawks |access-date=March 2, 2013 |publisher=fieldgulls.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Farnsworth |first=Clare |date=January 12, 2013 |title=Fran Tarkenton: 'Russell Wilson is Rookie of the Year' |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2013/01/12/fran-tarkenton-%E2%80%98russell-wilson-rookie-year%E2%80%99 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126174826/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2013/01/12/fran-tarkenton-%E2%80%98russell-wilson-rookie-year%E2%80%99 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |access-date=January 13, 2016 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>


Wong also chaired the Singapore High Performance Sports Steering Committee, which provides strategic guidance on identifying and nurturing high performing sporting talents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/newsroom/media-releases/2013/2/singapore-high-performance-sports-steering-committee|title=Singapore High Performance Sports Steering Committee|website=Sport Singapore|publisher=Singapore Sports Council|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092653/https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/newsroom/media-releases/2013/2/singapore-high-performance-sports-steering-committee|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Wong said that the accomplishments of Singapore athletes at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games indicate that Singapore's investment in sports is paying off.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/seagames2015/sea-games-success-shows/1926806.html|title=SEA Games success shows investment in sports is paying off: Lawrence Wong|website=Channel News Asia|publisher=MediaCorp Pte Ltd|access-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810223604/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/seagames2015/sea-games-success-shows/1926806.html|archive-date=10 August 2015}}</ref>
Wilson led the Seahawks to the postseason in his rookie year, with both games on the road in January. He made his postseason debut in the NFC [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 24, Washington Redskins 14|Wild Card Round]] against the [[Washington Redskins]], passing for 187 yards and rushing for 67 yards as the Seahawks rallied for a 24–14 comeback victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Washington Redskins – January 6th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301060was.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2012–13 NFL playoffs#NFC: Atlanta Falcons 30, Seattle Seahawks 28|Divisional Round]] against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Wilson threw for 385 yards and rushed for 60 yards, and his team had a 28–27 lead with 31 seconds to go, but the Falcons managed to kick the winning field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2013 |title=Matt Bryant's late FG stuns Seahawks, lifts Falcons to playoff win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=330113001 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


On 1 October 2015, Wong became the [[Ministry of National Development (Singapore)|Minister for National Development]].<ref name="2015 new Cabinet" /> He also chaired the steering committee for the development of [[Jurong Lake District|Jurong Lake Gardens]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/jurong-lake-gardens-to-have-community-gardening-and-cycling-tracks|title=Jurong Lake Gardens to have community gardening and cycling tracks|last=Yeo|first=Sam Jo|date=25 October 2015|work=The Straits Times|access-date=16 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816154408/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/jurong-lake-gardens-to-have-community-gardening-and-cycling-tracks|archive-date=16 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
Wilson was selected as an alternate for the [[2013 Pro Bowl]], filling in for [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] of Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=January 21, 2013 |title=Daryl Washington, Russell Wilson worthy of Pro Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/89691/washington-wilson-worthy-of-pro-bowl |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> At the Pro Bowl in [[Aloha Stadium|Hawaii]] on January 27, Wilson completed eight of ten passes for 98 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions for a 147.1 rating.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2013 |title=AFC All-Stars vs. NFC All-Stars – Box Score – January 27, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=330127032 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


On 22 August 2016, Wong was appointed [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Second Minister for Finance]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pmo.gov.sg/mediacentre/changes-cabinet-and-other-appointments|title=Changes to Cabinet and other appointments|last=Singapore|first=Prime Minister's Office|date=24 August 2016|website=Prime Minister's Office Singapore|access-date=25 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824121501/http://www.pmo.gov.sg/mediacentre/changes-cabinet-and-other-appointments|archive-date=24 August 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> in addition to being Minister for National Development.<ref name="National Day Rally 2016">{{cite web |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/live-updates-national-day/3061528.html |title=Live updates: National Day Rally 2016 |publisher=Channel NewsAsia |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=21 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822065930/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/live-updates-national-day/3061528.html |archive-date=22 August 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 29 August 2016, he stepped down from the board of directors of the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] and was replaced by [[Ong Ye Kung]].<ref name="MAS" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Yuen Sin |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Indranee Rajah promoted, new Cabinet now has 3 women ministers |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/cabinet-reshuffle-indranee-rajah-promoted-to-full-minister-new-cabinet-will-have-3-women |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=The Straits Times |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings |date=24 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203202740/https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/cabinet-reshuffle-indranee-rajah-promoted-to-full-minister-new-cabinet-will-have-3-women |archive-date=3 December 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
At the end of the season, Wilson earned a bonus of $222,000 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson gets a big ol' bonus |url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/03/12/russell-wilson-gets-a-big-ol-bonus/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424005446/http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/03/12/russell-wilson-gets-a-big-ol-bonus/ |archive-date=April 24, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2013 |title=Vontaze Burfict earns top figure in 'Performance-Based Pay' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vontaze-burfict-earns-top-figure-in-performance-based-pay-0ap1000000152307 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2013]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


During the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore]], Wong and [[Gan Kim Yong]] were appointed co-chairs of a multi-ministerial committee formed by the government in January 2020 to manage the situation. On 26 March 2020, while paying tribute to frontline workers helping in Singapore's fight against COVID-19, Wong turned emotional and teary-eyed while delivering his address in Parliament. He thanked healthcare workers, as well as those working in cleaning, transport and security sectors for providing much-needed services to keep Singapore going during this difficult time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-coronavirus-task-force-chief-lawrence-wong-weeps-in-parliament|title=Parliament: Teary-eyed Lawrence Wong pays tribute to front-line workers and other unsung heroes in coronavirus fight|date=25 March 2020|work=The Straits Times|access-date=27 March 2020|archive-date=27 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327042457/http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-coronavirus-task-force-chief-lawrence-wong-weeps-in-parliament|url-status=live}}</ref>
====2013: Super Bowl championship====
{{see also|2013 Seattle Seahawks season}}
[[File:Russell Wilson at the 2013 Jessie Vetter Classic, July 1, 2013.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Wilson at the 2013 Jessie Vetter Classic on July 1, 2013]]
The Seahawks began the [[2013 NFL season|2013 season]] with the first 4–0 start in franchise history, before losing to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in Week 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=October 6, 2013 |title=Seahawks suffer first loss, 34–28, to Colts |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-suffer-first-loss-34-28-to-colts/ |access-date=January 23, 2014 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The Seahawks then went on a 7-game winning streak, including a 41–20 victory over the Vikings where he posted a career-high 151.4 passer rating and culminating in a 34–7 victory over the [[New Orleans Saints]] in Week 13 in which Wilson threw three touchdown passes and earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – November 17th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170sea.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks – December 2nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312020sea.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=December 4, 2013 |title=Wednesday Round-Up: Russell Wilson earns NFC Offensive Player of Week 13 |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Wednesday-Round-Up-Russell-Wilson-earns-NFC-Offensive-Player-of-Week-13/0fcf4051-c55b-4ae9-ac9d-ee61b347fe8e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207063403/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Wednesday-Round-Up-Russell-Wilson-earns-NFC-Offensive-Player-of-Week-13/0fcf4051-c55b-4ae9-ac9d-ee61b347fe8e |archive-date=December 7, 2013 |access-date=January 23, 2014 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> Over the next three weeks, the Seahawks suffered divisional losses to the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and Cardinals (the loss to the Cardinals was Wilson's first home loss), but defeated the [[St. Louis Rams]] in Week 17 to finish the season with a 13–3 record, the NFC West title, and the No. 1 seed in the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs|playoffs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2013.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson finished the season with 26 touchdown passes, nine interceptions, and a 101.2 passer rating, becoming the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to post a 100+ passer rating in each of his first two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2013 Gamelogs |url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/russell-wilson-wilsoru01/gamelogs/2013 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=www.footballdb.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson was named to his second [[Pro Bowl]] on December 27, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dybas |first=Todd |date=December 28, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson among 6 Seahawks selected for Pro Bowl &#124; Seattle Seahawks |url=http://www.theolympian.com/2013/12/28/2904653/wilson-among-6-hawks-selected.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131230055012/http://www.theolympian.com/2013/12/28/2904653/wilson-among-6-hawks-selected.html |archive-date=December 30, 2013 |access-date=January 23, 2014 |website=The Olympian}}</ref>


In the [[2020 Singaporean general election|2020 general election]], Wong led a four-member PAP team to contest in [[Marsiling–Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency|Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]] again. The PAP team won with 63.18% of the vote against the [[Singapore Democratic Party]] and Wong retained his seat as the Member of Parliament representing Limbang ward.<ref>{{Cite news|last=hermesauto|date=18 July 2020|title=GE2020 results a 'clear mandate' although 61.2 per cent vote share lower than 65 per cent PAP hoped for: Lawrence Wong|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-results-a-clear-mandate-though-61-2-per-cent-vote-share-was-lower-than-65|access-date=4 June 2021|work=The Straits Times|language=en}}</ref>
In the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 23, New Orleans Saints 15|Divisional Round]], the Seahawks defeated the Saints by a score of 23–15. On January 19, 2014, Wilson and the Seahawks defeated the 49ers in the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship Game: Seattle Seahawks 23, San Francisco 49ers 17|NFC Championship]] by a score of 23–17, advancing to [[Super Bowl XLVIII]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Seahawks hold off 49ers' late rally, advance to Super Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=340119026 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Wilson threw for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions for a 123.1 passer rating in a 43–8 win over the [[Denver Broncos]] to give the Seahawks their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Team Records, Leaders, and League Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/index.htm |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Super Bowl XLVIII NFL">{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Seahawks crush Broncos for first Super Bowl win |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-crush-broncos-for-first-super-bowl-win-0ap2000000322949 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> With the victory, Wilson became just the second black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl, joining [[Super Bowl XXII]] winner [[Doug Williams (quarterback)|Doug Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Dexter |date=February 4, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson Becomes Second African-American QB to Win Super Bowl |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/russell-wilson-becomes-se_b_4719940 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=HuffPost}}</ref> At 5'11", he also became the shortest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, shorter than [[Len Dawson]], [[Joe Theismann]], and [[Drew Brees]] (all 6'0").<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jussim |first=Matthew |date=September 2, 2016 |title=The 5 best quarterbacks in NFL history shorter than 6' |url=https://www.mensfitness.com/sports/football/5-best-quarterbacks-nfl-history-shorter-6 |access-date=December 10, 2017 |work=Men's Journal}}</ref>


On 27 July 2020, following a Cabinet reshuffle, Wong succeeded [[Ong Ye Kung]] as [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Minister for Education]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=PM Lee announces new Cabinet; 6 office holders promoted, 3 retirements|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-singapore-new-cabinet-parliament-ge2020-12962844|access-date=25 July 2020|website=Channel News Asia|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725183434/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-singapore-new-cabinet-parliament-ge2020-12962844|url-status=live}}</ref> On 8 November that year, Wong was elected into the PAP's Central Executive Committee for the first time after rising to prominence for leading the Government's fight against COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yuen |first1=Sin |last2=Lim |first2=Min Zhang |title=PAP conference: Lawrence Wong, Desmond Lee elected to party's top committee for first time |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pap-conference-lawrence-wong-desmond-lee-elected-to-partys-top-committee-for |website=The Straits Times |access-date=14 February 2021 |date=8 November 2020}}</ref>
Wilson earned a bonus of $169,141.73 for the 2013 season through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2014 |title=NFL Management Council : 2013 Performance Based Pay Distributions – FINAL |url=http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/blogs/2013-nfl-performance-based-payouts.pdf |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Sports.cbsimg.net}}</ref> He was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2014]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On 15 May 2021, following another [[Fifth Lee Hsien Loong Cabinet|Cabinet reshuffle]], Wong relinquished his portfolio as Minister for Education and became [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Minister for Finance]] after Heng relinquished his Cabinet portfolio.<ref>{{cite web|title= Changes to Cabinet and Other Appointments (April 2021) |url=https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/Changes-to-Cabinet-and-Other-Appointments-April-2021 |website=Prime Minister's Office |access-date=23 April 2021 |date=23 April 2021}}</ref> On 28 May 2021, he was reappointed to the board of directors of the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] as deputy chair, replacing [[Lim Hng Kiang]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Changes to MAS Board of Directors |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2021/changes-to-mas-board-of-directors |website=MAS |access-date=28 May 2021 |date=28 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Subhani |first1=Ovais |title=MAS appoints finance minister Lawrence Wong as deputy chair of its board |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/mas-appoints-finance-minister-lawrence-wong-as-deputy-chair-of-its-board |website=The Straits Times |access-date=28 May 2021 |date=28 May 2021}}</ref>
====2014: Back-to-back Super Bowl appearances====
{{see also|2014 Seattle Seahawks season}}
On September 21, 2014, Wilson led the Seahawks on an 80-yard touchdown drive in overtime to defeat the Broncos, 26–20, in a Week 3 rematch of the previous season's Super Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2014 |title=Seahawks work overtime to topple Broncos in SBXLVIII rematch |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-work-overtime-to-topple-broncos-in-sbxlviii-rematch-0ap3000000399701 |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks – September 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210sea.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 6, 2014, against the Redskins, Wilson set a new ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game with 122.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=October 7, 2014 |title=The Redskins put up a fight, but Seahawks, behind Russell Wilson, prevail, 27–17 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-redskins-put-up-a-fight-but-seahawks-behind-russell-wilson-prevail-27-17/2014/10/07/c739b184-4dc7-11e4-babe-e91da079cb8a_story.html |access-date=October 7, 2014 |work=The Washington Post}}</ref> The Seahawks clinched a playoff spot in Week 16 when the [[Dallas Cowboys]] defeated the Colts by a score of 42–7, eliminating the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] from postseason contention and allowing the Seahawks to clinch their spot before their ''Sunday Night Football'' matchup. On December 21, 2014, Wilson went 20-of-31 and threw for a then-career-high 339 yards with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown against the Cardinals in a primetime matchup on ''Sunday Night Football''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – December 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412210crd.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson also led the offense in gaining 596 yards, setting a franchise record for most yards gained in a game. The Cardinals had the third-best scoring defense heading into Week 16. The Seahawks won 35–6 as they snapped the Cardinals' seven-game home winning streak and regained first place in the NFC West as well as the NFC's #1 seed. The Seahawks defeated the Rams 20–6 in Week 17 to clinch the NFC West and the #1 seed for the second consecutive season, securing homefield advantage for the entirety of the NFC playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280sea.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2014.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In February 2022, Wong announced a S$500 million stimulus package due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. Wong also said the government would set aside an additional S$560 million to "help Singaporean citizens deal with the rising cost of living".<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2022 |title=Singapore announces $372 million jobs support package |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/18/singapore-announces-372-million-jobs-support-package.html |access-date=24 April 2022 |website=CNBC |language=en}}</ref>
Wilson led the Seahawks to a 31–17 home win over the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 31, Carolina Panthers 17|Divisional Round]], making the Seahawks the first defending Super Bowl Champion to win a playoff game since the 2005 Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – January 10th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501100sea.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Seahawks hosted the Packers in their second consecutive [[2014–15 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 28, Green Bay Packers 22 (OT)|NFC Championship]]. Wilson threw three first-half interceptions while completing only two passes to his own team as the Seahawks fell behind 16–0 at halftime. With the Packers leading 19–7 and five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Wilson threw his fourth interception. Then Wilson led the Seahawks on an improbable comeback. On the Seahawks' next drive, Wilson ran the ball in for a touchdown to cut the deficit to 19–14. After a successful onside kick recovery, Wilson led the Seahawks down the field, and Lynch scored to give the Seahawks a 20–19 lead. Wilson completed a 15-yard, two-point conversion pass to Luke Willson to make it 22–19. The Packers tied it up with a field goal at the end of regulation and forced overtime. The Seahawks won the coin toss, and the offense took the field. Wilson led the Seahawks on an 80-yard drive that was capped by a 35-yard game-winning touchdown pass to Kearse.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks – January 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180sea.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Seahawks completed their largest postseason comeback in franchise history and clinched a Super Bowl berth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Biggest Comebacks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/comebacks.htm |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Later in June 2022, Wong announced another [https://www.mof.gov.sg/news-publications/press-releases/1.5-billion-support-package-to-provide-targeted-relief-for-lower-income-households-and-vulnerable-groups $1.5 billion support package] to provide targeted relief for lower-income and vulnerable groups.
Wilson would have been selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl, but did not play because the Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl; as Wilson did not have a chance to decline the invitation, the NFL recognizes this as a Pro Bowl berth for him.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gilbert, John P. |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Russell Wilson makes the NFC Pro Bowl squad |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2019/1/10/18176647/seattle-seahawks-russell-wilson-nfc-pro-bowl-squad-alternate-sixth-aaron-rodgers-injury |access-date=November 13, 2019 |work=FieldGulls.com}}</ref>


At Budget 2023, Wong announced that the [https://www.govbenefits.gov.sg/about-assurancepackage Assurance Package] was enhanced from $6.6 billion, announced in 2022, to $9.6 billion. This was to offset additional GST expenses for the majority of Singaporean households for at least five years.
Wilson became the first quarterback in NFL history to start two Super Bowls in his first three professional seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2015 |title=SB XLIX: Patriots' tandem shows greatness, beats Seahawks |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/fbn-patriots-seahawks-writethru-idUSMTZEB224KJDYL20150202 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Reuters |language=en}}</ref> The Seahawks became the first defending champion to return to the Super Bowl since the 2004 Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/super-bowl/ |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> They faced the [[New England Patriots]] in [[Super Bowl XLIX]], where they were defeated by a final score of 28–24. Although the Seahawks led 24–14 heading into the fourth quarter, the Patriots scored two consecutive touchdowns to take a four-point lead with 2:02 remaining. Wilson led the Seahawks to the Patriots' one-yard line with 25 seconds remaining, but Patriots cornerback [[Malcolm Butler]] [[Butler interception|intercepted a pass intended]] for [[Ricardo Lockette]], sealing the victory for the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLIX – Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots – February 1st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201502010sea.htm |access-date=November 20, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=February 2, 2015 |title=One Yard From Crushing Loss, Patriots Grab Their 4th Title |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/02/sports/football/patriots-win-super-bowl-xlix-defeating-seahawks.html |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2015]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In September 2023, Wong announced an additional [https://www.mof.gov.sg/news-publications/press-releases/1.1-billion-cost-of-living-support-package-to-provide-more-relief-for-singaporean-households-especially-for-lower--to-middle-income-families $1.1 billion Cost-of-Living (COL) Support Package] to provide more relief for Singaporean households, especial lower- to middle-income families.
====2015====
{{see also|2015 Seattle Seahawks season}}
[[File:Russell Wilson vs Ravens 2015.jpg|thumb|left|300x300px|Wilson against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in 2015]]
On July 31, 2015, the Seahawks and Wilson agreed to a 4-year, $87.6 million contract extension, making him, at the time, the second-highest-paid player in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2015 |title=Quarterback Russell Wilson agrees to extension with Seattle Seahawks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13352599/quarterback-russell-wilson-agrees-extension-seattle-seahawks |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the first nine games of the season, Wilson threw 10 touchdown passes and seven interceptions. Over the next five games, Wilson threw 19 touchdowns and no interceptions, becoming the only quarterback in NFL history to throw 3+ touchdown passes and no interceptions in five consecutive games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Player Streak Finder – Game streak of 3 passing TD with no INT |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=OBhbl |access-date=June 21, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference}}</ref> After a 2–4 start to the season, Wilson led the Seahawks to win seven of their next eight games and clinch a fourth consecutive playoff appearance in their Week 15 win over the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks – December 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200sea.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=December 20, 2015 |title=Seahawks clinch playoff spot with win over Browns |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-clinch-playoff-spot-with-win-over-browns-0ap3000000605771 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> His strong performance over the second half of the season, even after losing star running back [[Marshawn Lynch]] and tight end [[Jimmy Graham]], led many analysts to consider Wilson an MVP candidate.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Barnwell |first=Bill |author-link=Bill Barnwell |date=December 14, 2015 |title=He won't win MVP, but nobody is outplaying Russell Wilson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14363989/russell-wilson-playing-best-qb-second-half-ot-season-nfl |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher='ESPN'}}</ref>


Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is handing over the leadership reins to Wong by the [https://pap-dr-wp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/2023/11/05173042/Checked-Speech-by-PAP-Secretary-General-Lee-Hsien-Loong-at-PAP-Awards-and-Convention-2023.pdf People's Action Party's birthday in 2024] and before the next Singapore general election.
Wilson broke numerous Seahawks single season passing records in 2015, including most passing yards (4,024), most passing touchdowns (34), and highest passer rating (110.1).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kapadia |first=Sheil |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson sets single-season team marks for passing yards, TD throws |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14497389/russell-wilson-sets-single-season-seahawks-records-passing-yards-td-throws |access-date=January 3, 2016 |publisher='ESPN'}}</ref> He became the first Seahawks quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in a season, and finished the year with the highest passer rating in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kapadia |first=Sheil |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Seahawks' Russell Wilson passes 4,000 yards, breaks Seattle franchise records for TD throws, passing yards |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/russell-wilson-passes-dave-kriegs-franchise-record-for-td-passes-as-seahawks-lead-cardinals/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=January 3, 2016 |work=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=NFL Player Passing Statistics – 2015 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/player?season=2015 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher='ESPN'}}</ref> Wilson's 51.7% deep ball completion percentage was the highest among NFL quarterbacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson Advanced Stats and Metrics Profile: Deep Ball Completion Percentage |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/russell-wilson |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=PlayerProfiler.com}}</ref> On December 22, 2015, Wilson was named to his third Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Pro Bowl roster |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2016-pro-bowl-roster-0ap3000000607625 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was ranked 17th on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2016]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2016': No. 17 Russell Wilson |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2016/0ap3000000671914/Top-100-Players-of-2016-No-17-Russell-Wilson |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


=== Selection as fourth-generation leader ===
The Seahawks traveled to Minnesota to face the Vikings in the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 10, Minnesota Vikings 9|Wild Card Round]]. The temperature at kickoff was −6&nbsp;°F (−25&nbsp;°F wind chill), making it the third coldest game in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cold, hard fact: Seahawks-Vikings is third-coldest game in NFL history |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25444785/the-vikings-seahawks-playoff-weather-was-so-cold-it-set-a-record |access-date=April 18, 2016 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> Wilson struggled in the sub-zero temperatures, throwing for 142 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Vikings missed a short field goal in the last minute, allowing the Seahawks to advance to the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#NFC: Carolina Panthers 31, Seattle Seahawks 24|Divisional Round]] to face the 15–1 Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings – January 10th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601100min.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Down 31–0 at the half, Wilson helped lead a furious comeback attempt, but the Panthers won 31–24, denying Wilson and the Seahawks their third consecutive in the NFC Championship and a shot at a third consecutive Super Bowl appearance. In that game, Wilson threw for 366 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle at Carolina – 2016-01-17 – National Football League – Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks-carolina-panthers-20160117029/ |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>
On 14 April 2022, Wong was selected as the leader of the PAP's fourth-generation (4G) team, succeeding [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore|Deputy Prime Minister]] [[Heng Swee Keat]], who had stepped down as 4G leader on 8 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-prime-minister-4g-leader-lee-hsien-loong-announcement-2626176?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_14042022_cna|title=Finance Minister Lawrence Wong endorsed as leader of 4G team: PM Lee|website=www.channelnewsasia.com|date=14 April 2022}}</ref> Prior to his appointment, Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] delegated former PAP chairman [[Khaw Boon Wan]] to initiate a consultation process among the fourth-generation ministers of the [[Cabinet of Singapore|Cabinet]], aimed at garnering their individual views regarding the selection of a new 4G leader.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/lawrence-wong-endorsed-as-leader-of-paps-4g-team|title=Lawrence Wong endorsed as leader of PAP's 4G team|website=www.businesstimes.com.sg|date=14 April 2022}}</ref> However, both Prime Minister Lee and [[Senior Minister of Singapore|Senior Ministers]] [[Tharman Shanmugaratnam]] and [[Teo Chee Hean]], abstained from participating in the process.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/singapore-taps-finance-chief-lawrence-wong-as-heir-apparent-to-pm-lee-122041500448_1.html|title=Singapore taps finance chief Lawrence Wong as heir apparent to PM Lee|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=15 April 2022}}</ref>


Wong received an "overwhelming majority" of support in the consultation process, surpassing that of [[Ong Ye Kung]] and [[Chan Chun Sing]], his cabinet colleagues and co-contestants in the 4G leadership race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/singapore-pm-lee-signals-lawrence-wong-becomes-new-successor|title=Singapore PM Lee Signals Lawrence Wong Becomes New Successor|website=www.bloombergquint.com |date=14 April 2022}}</ref> He received 15 out of the 19 votes from the stakeholders polled, and as no candidate is allowed to vote for himself, this meant that only three other individuals did not vote for him as their first choice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lawrence Wong was the 'first choice of an overwhelming majority' to be PAP's 4G leader: Khaw Boon Wan |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-4g-leader-first-choice-overwhelming-majority-pap-prime-minister-2629241 |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> His candidature was unanimously endorsed by the Cabinet and subsequently, by the PAP [[Member of parliament|MPs]] at a party caucus on 14 April.<ref name= "Wong">{{Cite web|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/lawrence-wong-endorsed-as-leader-of-singapores-pap-4-g-team-104721122.html|title=Lawrence Wong selected as leader of Singapore's PAP 4G team: PM Lee|website=sg.news.yahoo.com|date=14 April 2022}}</ref> His appointment was announced by Prime Minister Lee in a [[Facebook|Facebook post]] the same day.<ref name= "Wong"/>
Wilson was drafted first overall by Team Irvin in the [[2016 Pro Bowl]] draft,<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson, Eli Manning top picks in 2016 Pro Bowl draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14662559/russell-wilson-eli-manning-top-picks-2016-pro-bowl-draft |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> and in the game threw eight completions on 12 attempts for 164 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions for a 149.3 rating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice vs. Irvin – Box Score – January 31, 2016 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400858208 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> He was named the Pro Bowl offensive MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2016 |title=Seahawks' Russell Wilson named Offensive MVP of Pro Bowl, and Michael Bennett Defensive MVP, as Team Irvin beats Team Rice |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-russell-wilson-named-offensive-mvp-of-pro-bowl-as-team-irvin-beats-team-rice/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref>


As the new 4G leader, Wong subsequently emerged as Lee's apparent successor to the position of prime minister; the latter's initial plans to step down at the age of 70 had been thwarted by Heng's withdrawal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Singapore-Finance-Minister-Lawrence-Wong-picked-as-PM-heir-apparent|title=Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong picked as PM heir apparent|website=asia.nikkei.com|date=14 April 2022}}</ref>
====2016====
{{see also|2016 Seattle Seahawks season}}
The Seahawks had a solid 2016 season with Wilson at the helm. However, Wilson drew two minor injuries: his ankle during Week 1 against the [[Miami Dolphins]] after getting stepped on by defensive lineman [[Ndamukong Suh]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Ndamukong Suh stepped on Russell Wilson's ankle and, no, it wasn't intentional |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/09/ndamukong-suh-russell-wilson-injury |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=USA Today}}</ref> and his left knee against the 49ers during Week 3 after a takedown by linebacker [[Eli Harold]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson's early injuries disconcerting for Seahawks |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/22156/russell-wilson-injured-in-seahawks-blowout-win-vs-49ers |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> The injuries hampered Wilson's trademark mobility, and many speculated that he would be rested in order to properly recover.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2016 |title=Seahawks should sit Russell Wilson vs. Jets |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-should-sit-russell-wilson-vs-jets/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref>


===Deputy Prime Minister===
Regardless, Wilson started all 16 games in the season. On November 20, against the Eagles, he had a 15-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Doug Baldwin on a trick play.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks – November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200sea.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson also played the worst game of his career in 2016, throwing 5 interceptions in a 38–10 loss to the Packers during Week 14. The team finished with a 10–5–1 record and won the NFC West.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2016.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson put together a season where he recorded a career-high 4,219 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 259 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsRu00/gamelog/2016 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Seahawks made the playoffs, where they defeated the [[Detroit Lions]] in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 26, Detroit Lions 6|Wild Card Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks – January 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070sea.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The win gave Wilson his eighth playoff victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Russell Wilson now has more playoff wins than the Lions and seven other franchises |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/russell-wilson-now-playoff-wins-lions-seven-franchises-010817 |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=Fox Sports}}</ref> However, they fell 20–36 to the eventual NFC champion Falcons in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Atlanta Falcons 36, Seattle Seahawks 20|Divisional Round]] at the [[Georgia Dome]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – January 14th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140atl.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 24th by his peers on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2017]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2017': No. 24 Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2017/0ap3000000814688/Top-100-Players-of-2017-No-24-Russell-Wilson |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On 6 June 2022, a Cabinet reshuffle was announced where Lawrence was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister, which further cemented his position as PM [[Lee Hsien Loong]]'s successor. In addition to becoming Deputy Prime Minister, he was also named "Acting Prime Minister" in the PM's absence, he had also taken over responsibility of the Strategy Group in the [[Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)|Prime Minister's Office]] (PMO) from [[Heng Swee Keat]].<ref name="CNA promoted 2022">{{cite web |title=Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister in Singapore Cabinet reshuffle |website=CNA |date=6 June 2022 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-deputy-prime-minister-singapore-cabinet-reshuffle-pm-lee-2729451 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Tham |first=Yuen-C |title=Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister as part of Singapore Cabinet changes |website=The Straits Times |date=6 June 2022 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/lawrence-wong-promoted-to-deputy-prime-minister-in-singapore-cabinet-reshuffle |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> On 28 June 2022, Wong launched the "Forward Singapore" movement<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fairness-and-inclusion-vital-to-the-national-conversation | title=Lawrence Wong launches Forward S'pore: Fairness and inclusion vital to the national conversation &#124; the Straits Times | date=29 June 2022 }}</ref> as part of his vision for a society that "benefits many, not a few".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/dpm-lawrence-wong-lays-out-vision-singapore-1933891 | title=DPM Lawrence Wong lays out his vision for S'pore, says 'deepest belief' is a society 'that benefits many, not a few' }}</ref> The Forward Singapore report was released on 27 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Correspondent |first=Goh Yan HanPolitical |date=2023-10-27 |title=Forward SG report unveils social support plans, lays out mindset shifts needed amid changing times |language=en |work=The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/forward-sg-report-unveils-social-support-plans-lays-out-mindset-shifts-needed-amid-changing-times |access-date=2023-11-05 |issn=0585-3923}}</ref> On 5 November 2023, incumbent Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] announced that he would be passing his ministerial role to Wong in November 2024, before the [[Next Singaporean general election|next General Election]], "if all goes well".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Correspondent |first=Goh Yan HanPolitical |date=2023-11-05 |title=PM Lee says he will hand over leadership to DPM Wong by Nov 2024 if all goes well, before next GE |language=en |work=The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-lee-says-he-will-hand-over-leadership-to-dpm-wong-by-nov-2024-if-all-goes-well-before-next-ge |access-date=2023-11-05 |issn=0585-3923}}</ref>

====2017====
{{see also|2017 Seattle Seahawks season}}
On September 5, 2017, Wilson was voted Seahawks offensive captain for the fifth consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=905178950594215936 |user=Seahawks |title=Our team captains for the 2017 season. #GoHawkspic.twitter.com/BPMod7LRI9 |author=Seattle Seahawks |date=September 5, 2017}}</ref> In Week 3, in a 33–27 loss to the Titans, he was 29 of 49 for 373 passing yards and four passing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans – September 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240oti.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 8 against the [[Houston Texans]], Wilson posted an astounding performance, going 26 of 41 for a career-high 452 passing yards and four touchdowns in a matchup where both he and [[Deshaun Watson]] each threw over 400 yards. Wilson also rushed for 30 yards, totaling 482 yards of offense in the 41–38 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> With his strong performance, Wilson earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=November 1, 2017 |title=Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-juju-smith-schuster-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000870664 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 21, 2017, the Seahawks were fined $100,000 for failure to properly apply the concussion protocol on a hit Wilson sustained during the Week 10 win over the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 21, 2017 |title=Seahawks fined for not following concussion protocol |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-fined-for-not-following-concussion-protocol-0ap300000089620 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher=NFL}}</ref>

In a Week 12 win over [[2017 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco]], Wilson became the winningest quarterback in a player's first six seasons with 63 wins, surpassing [[Joe Flacco]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=By The Numbers: Seahawks at 49ers |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/11/27/numbers-seahawks-49ers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128023221/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/11/27/numbers-seahawks-49ers |archive-date=November 28, 2017 |access-date=November 28, 2017 |website=seahawks.com}}</ref> Next week, with his 15-yard touchdown throw to running back [[J. D. McKissic]], the third of his game, Wilson tied [[Eli Manning]] in [[2011 National Football League season|2011]] for the most fourth quarter touchdowns in a single season with 15.<ref>{{Cite web |title=By The Numbers: Seahawks vs Eagles |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/12/04/numbers-seahawks-vs-eagles |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205052113/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/12/04/numbers-seahawks-vs-eagles |archive-date=December 5, 2017 |access-date=December 5, 2017 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He went 20 for 31 for 227 yards and three touchdowns in that game, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Josh McCown, Wilson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/josh-mccown-wilson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000888790 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 19, 2017, Wilson was named to his fourth Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Updated player rosters for 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

The Seahawks ended the season with a 9–7 record, ending Wilson's streak of five consecutive seasons with double-digit wins and a playoff appearance. He threw for 34 touchdown passes, finishing the season as [[List of National Football League annual passing touchdowns leaders|the league's leader in touchdowns thrown]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Russell Wilson finishes 2017 as touchdown leader |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2017/12/31/16837126/russell-wilson-finishes-2017-as-touchdown-leader |access-date=January 1, 2018 |publisher=fieldgulls.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/passing.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> With 586 rushing yards and three touchdowns, he also finished the season as the team's leading rusher in both categories.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Booth |first=Tim |date=December 29, 2017 |title=Russell Wilson hopes win over Cardinals gets Seahawks to playoffs |url=http://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/russell-wilson-hopes-win-over-cardinals-gets-seahawks-to-playoffs |access-date=January 1, 2017 |website=[[KOMO-TV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2017.htm |access-date=March 3, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson was ranked 11th by his peers on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2018': Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2018/0ap3000000937719/Top-100-Players-of-2018-Russell-Wilson-No-11 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2018====
{{see also|2018 Seattle Seahawks season}}
With the Seahawks having lost many Pro Bowl starters in the offseason such as [[Cliff Avril]], [[Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)|Michael Bennett]], [[Kam Chancellor]], [[Jimmy Graham]], and [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]], and having star safety [[Earl Thomas (defensive back)|Earl Thomas]] injured in the beginning of the regular season, many considered the team a long shot to return to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Calkins |first=Matt |date=September 18, 2018 |title=Seahawks should have embraced rebuild and traded Earl Thomas |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-should-have-embraced-rebuild-and-traded-earl-thomas/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 30, 2018 |work=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref> In addition to dealing with a re-tooled roster, Wilson also had a new offensive coordinator in [[Brian Schottenheimer]], who replaced [[Darrell Bevell]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=August 13, 2018 |title=From mentors to magic numbers: Why Brian Schottenheimer's the guy to resurrect the Seahawks' offense |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/from-mentors-to-magic-numbers-brian-schottenheimer-is-fully-equipped-to-resurrect-the-seahawks-offense/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 30, 2018 |work=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref>

Wilson was once again named as a captain for the Seahawks going into the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Sebastian Janikowski and Neiko Thorpe Named 2018 Seahawks Captains |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/russell-wilson-bobby-wagner-sebastian-janikowski-and-neiko-thorpe-named-seahawks |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He started the season with 298 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 27–24 loss to the Broncos in Week 1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Miller leads Broncos past Seahawks 27–24 |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/miller-leads-broncos-past-seahawks-27-24-090918 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 3, against the Dallas Cowboys, he helped lead the Seahawks to their first victory of the season with 192 passing yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Russell Wilson, Earl Thomas burn Cowboys for first win |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/23/seahawks-russell-wilson-earl-thomas-burn-cowboys-first-win/37914657/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=USA Today |language=en}}</ref> In Weeks 5–8, against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], [[Oakland Raiders]], and Lions, he had three consecutive games with three passing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Three more touchdown passes in London |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-russell-wilson-three-more-touchdown-passes-in-london/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Seahawks roll behind Wilson's 3 TDs; Raiders QB Carr injured |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/14/seahawks-roll-behind-wilsons-3-tds-raiders-qb-carr-injured/38157315/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=USA Today |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Wilson throws 3 TDs in 2nd quarter, Seahawks top Lions 28–14 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/28/wilson-throws-3-tds-in-2nd-quarter-seahawks-top-lions-28-14/38311861/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=USA Today |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 13, against the 49ers, he had 185 passing yards and four touchdowns in the 43–16 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Tosses four touchdowns in blowout |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-russell-wilson-tosses-four-touchdowns-in-blowout/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 16, the Seahawks faced off against the top-seeded Chiefs on ''NBC Sunday Night Football''. Wilson out-dueled the season's eventual MVP [[Patrick Mahomes]] to lead the team to a 38–31 victory. This not only ensured another winning season for the Seahawks, but also defied early-season expectations by returning to the post-season after a one-year absence.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Seahawks outduel Kansas City Chiefs to fight their way back to the playoffs |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-outduel-kansas-city-chiefs-to-fight-their-way-back-to-the-playoffs/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 30, 2018 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Wilson finished the season with 35 touchdowns and a 110.9 passer rating, both personal and franchise bests.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He also set career franchise records with most quarterback regular-season wins (75) and most touchdowns (196).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Kenneth |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Russell Wilson sets Seahawks franchise record for touchdown passes |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2018/12/30/18162060/russell-wilson-sets-seahawks-franchise-record-for-touchdown-passes-seattle-history-stats |access-date=December 30, 2018 |publisher=Field Gulls}}</ref> As the No. 5-seed in the NFC, the Seahawks faced off against the Cowboys in the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: Dallas Cowboys 24, Seattle Seahawks 22|Wild Card Round]]. Wilson passed for 233 yards and one passing touchdown to go along with a rushing touchdown as the Seahawks fell 24–22.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Kurt |date=January 5, 2019 |title=Game Recap: Cowboys Win Wild Card Game, 24–22 |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/game-recap-cowboys-win-wild-card-game-24-22 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Dallascowboys.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in his career, replacing [[Aaron Rodgers]].<ref name="WilsonRodgers">{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Russell Wilson Named To 2019 Pro Bowl |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/russell-wilson-named-to-2019-pro-bowl |access-date=July 1, 2019 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2019]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2019====
{{see also|2019 Seattle Seahawks season}}
[[File:Russell Wilson.png|thumb|Wilson at the [[2020 Pro Bowl]] ]]
On April 16, 2019, Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension to remain with the Seahawks through the 2023 season, making him the highest paid player in the NFL.<ref name="2019 extension" /> In Week 2 against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Wilson threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns as the Seahawks won 28–26, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Wilson, Seahawks edge Steelers 28–26 as Roethlisberger exits |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128110 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title=Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-russell-wilson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001056247 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 3 against the Saints, Wilson completed 32 passes for 406 yards and two passing touchdowns. In addition, he rushed seven times for 51 yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 33–27 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=No Brees, no problem: Bridgewater, Saints top Seahawks 33–27 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127993 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 5 against the Rams, Wilson threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns in the 30–29 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2019 |title=Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks hold off Rams 30–29 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127927 |access-date=October 3, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The next week, in a 32–28 victory over the Browns, he had 295 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Cleveland Browns – October 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910130cle.htm |access-date=October 30, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 9 against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Wilson threw for 378 yards and five touchdowns in the 40–34 overtime win,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2019 |title=Wilson throws 5 TDs, Seahawks outlast Bucs 40–34 in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128087 |access-date=November 3, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> taking over the league lead in touchdowns and quarterback rating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 passing statistics, Weeks 1–9 (min. 100 attempts) |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/Lf85y |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730181303/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=Lf85y |archive-date=July 30, 2020 |access-date=November 19, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=November 6, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001073900 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 10 against the then-undefeated 49ers, Wilson threw for 232 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, and led the Seahawks to a 27–24 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27–24 OT win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127992 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

Wilson finished the 2019 season with 4,110 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions to go along with 75 carries for 342 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns as the Seahawks finished with an 11–5 record and made the playoffs as the NFC's #5 seed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsRu00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was once again named to the Pro Bowl, but also made his first appearance on the AP [[2019 All-Pro Team|All-Pro]] team, being named second-team quarterback after [[Lamar Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=January 3, 2020 |title=Seahawk Bobby Wagner makes AP All-Pro team for fifth time, Russell Wilson named to second-team |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawk-bobby-wagner-makes-ap-all-pro-team-for-fifth-time/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=January 3, 2020 |work=The Seattle Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/probowl.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 17, Philadelphia Eagles 9|Wild Card Round]] against the Eagles, Wilson completed 18 of 30 passes for 325 yards and a touchdown. In addition, he rushed nine times for 45 yards. He accounted for 95 percent of the Seahawks total offense and led them to a 17–9 victory over the Eagles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Reid |date=January 7, 2020 |title=Pete Carroll Wants More Marshawn Lynch In The Playoffs |url=https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-pete-carroll-wants-more-marshawn-lynch-in-the-playoffs/ |access-date=April 30, 2020 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 28, Seattle Seahawks 23|Divisional Round]] against the Packers, Wilson threw for 277 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 64 yards during the 28–23 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Packers hold off Seahawks 28–23 to reach NFC title game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131042 |access-date=January 12, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

Wilson was ranked 2nd on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2020]]'', the highest of his career, and beat out the likes of renowned quarterbacks like [[Patrick Mahomes]], Aaron Rodgers, and [[Tom Brady]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=July 29, 2020 |title=Top 100 Players of 2020, Nos. 10–1: Lamar Jackson reigns supreme |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2020-nos-10-1-lamar-jackson-reigns-supreme |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

====2020====
{{see also|2020 Seattle Seahawks season}}
[[File:Russell Wilson 2020.jpg|thumb|left|Wilson in 2020]]
Wilson started off the 2020 season going 31 of 35 for 322 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 38–25 victory over the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130atl.htm |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 16, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson among Week 1 Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-week-1-players-of-the-week |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=Nfl.com}}</ref> In Week 2, against the [[New England Patriots]], he had 288 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and one interception in the 35–30 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks – September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200sea.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson continued his great start to the season with 315 passing yards and five touchdowns in the 38–31 victory over the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270sea.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson set an NFL record most passing touchdowns through three games with 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradham |first=Matthew |date=September 28, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson Sets NFL Record For Most TDs in 1st 3 Games |url=https://packinsider.com/2020/09/28/russell-wilson-sets-nfl-record-for-most-tds-in-1st-3-games/ |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pack Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> He was again named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 30, 2020 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-lead-players-of-the-week |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=Nfl.com}}</ref> On October 1, 2020, Wilson was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his performance in September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, Bills QB Josh Allen among NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-bills-qb-josh-allen-among-nfl-players-of-the-month |access-date=October 1, 2020 |website=Nfl.com}}</ref> In Week 4, Wilson passed for 360 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 31–23 victory over the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040mia.htm |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 5 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Wilson threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning six-yard touchdown pass to [[DK Metcalf]] with 14 seconds left in the game, during the 27–26 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – October 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010110sea.htm |access-date=October 11, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> This win was his 100th win in 148 total games as starting quarterback for the Seahawks. In Week 7 against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], Wilson completed 33 of 50 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns, plus rushed 6 times for 48 yards, but threw three interceptions including a costly one to [[Isaiah Simmons]] with one minute left in overtime as the Seahawks lost 37–34.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250crd.htm |access-date=October 26, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |last2=Dubin |first2=Jared |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Seahawks at Cardinals score: Kyler Murray edges Russell Wilson as Arizona stuns Seattle in overtime |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-at-cardinals-score-kyler-murray-edges-russell-wilson-as-arizona-stuns-seattle-in-overtime/live/ |access-date=October 26, 2020 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref> In Week 8 against the [[San Francisco 49ers]], he threw for 261 yards and four passing touchdowns in the 37–27 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010sea.htm |access-date=November 3, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 9, against the [[Buffalo Bills]], he had 390 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two interceptions to go along with a rushing touchdown in the 44–34 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080buf.htm |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 14 against the [[New York Jets]], Wilson threw for 206 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception during the 40–3 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks – December 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130sea.htm |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Week 17 season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, Wilson went 20 of 36 for 181 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for 29 yards in the 26–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030sfo.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Overall, Wilson finished the 2020 season with 4,212 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsRu00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson broke his own franchise record for passing touchdowns in a single season with his efforts in 2020.<ref name="SEA, passing, single season" /> In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#NFC: Los Angeles Rams 30, Seattle Seahawks 20|Wild Card Round]], Wilson was unable to continue his success from the regular season, only completing 11 of 27 passes for 174 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception that was returned for a touchdown by [[Darious Williams]] in a 30–20 loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks – January 9th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090sea.htm |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> A few days later on February 6, Wilson was named the [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award|Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year]] for his consistent and outstanding community service throughout the entirety of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=February 6, 2021 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Named Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-walter-payton-nfl-man-of-the-year |access-date=February 25, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=February 6, 2021 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson named 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-2020-walter-payton-nfl-man-of-the-year |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=www.nfl.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Corbin K. |date=February 6, 2021 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Named 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-2020-walter-payton-man-of-the-year |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=www.si.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Wilson was ranked 12th on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2021]]'', the third highest ranking of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2021: Final year in Seattle====
{{see also|2021 Seattle Seahawks season}}
[[File:Wilson 2021.jpg|thumb|Wilson in 2021]]
During the Week 5 loss to the Rams, Wilson left the game after suffering a broken finger in the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=October 8, 2021 |title=Russell Wilson's status up in air after leaving Seattle Seahawks' loss to Los Angeles Rams with finger injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32358314/russell-wilson-exits-seattle-seahawks-game-finger-injury-geno-smith-comes-los-angeles-rams |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He had surgery to repair the injury on October 8, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 13, 2021 |title=Russell Wilson at Seahawks practice Wednesday, listed as DNP |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/russell-wilson-at-seahawks-practice-wednesday-listed-as-dnp |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 15, 2021, he was ruled out for the Week 6 game against the Steelers. It was the first game he missed in his career, which ended a streak of 149 [[List of most consecutive starts by a National Football League quarterback|consecutive games started by an NFL quarterback]], which is sixth all-time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=October 14, 2021 |title=With Russell Wilson injured, Tom Brady has longest active streak of consecutive starts at QB |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-russell-wilson-injured-tom-brady-has-longest-active-streak-of-consecutive-starts-at-qb |access-date=January 23, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve later that same day, ensuring he would miss the next three games at minimum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=October 15, 2021 |title=Seahawks Place Russell Wilson & Chris Carson On Injured Reserve; Tre Brown & Ethan Pocic Activated From IR |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-russell-wilson-chris-carson-on-injured-reserve-tre-brown-ethan-po |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve November 12.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=November 12, 2021 |title=Seahawks Activate Russell Wilson & Dee Eskridge From Injured Reserve |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-activate-russell-wilson-dee-eskridge-from-injured-reserve |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> Wilson finished the season with 3,113 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, six interceptions, and an additional two rushing touchdowns as the Seahawks finished with a 7–10 record, their first losing record since Wilson's arrival.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2022 |title=Pete Carroll: Seahawks have 'no intention' of trading QB Russell Wilson |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2022/03/02/seattle-seahawks-russell-wilson-trade-pete-carroll/9349603002/ |access-date=December 28, 2022 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Wilson earned his ninth Pro Bowl nomination after Tom Brady was unable to participate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=January 31, 2022 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Named To NFC Pro Bowl Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-to-nfc-pro-bowl-roster |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was ranked 61st by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2022]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Denver Broncos===
On March 16, 2022, the Seahawks traded Wilson and a fourth-round pick to the Broncos in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback [[Drew Lock]], defensive lineman [[Shelby Harris]], and tight end [[Noah Fant]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Broncos trade for nine-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-trade-for-nine-time-pro-bowl-qb-russell-wilson |access-date=March 16, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Teammates said the trade was unavoidable, as Wilson broke with the team and "checked out" mid-season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dugar |first=Michael-Shawn |last2=Jenks |first2=Jayson |last3=Sando |first3=Mike |date=March 9, 2022 |title="I don't think there's any trust": The irreconcilable differences of Russell Wilson, Seahawks |url=https://theathletic.com/3171850/2022/03/09/i-dont-think-theres-any-trust-the-irreconcilable-differences-of-russell-wilson-seahawks/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=March 11, 2022 |website=theathletic.com}}</ref> Seahawks chairperson [[Jody Allen]] released a statement indicating that the trade was initiated by Wilson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Ryan |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Seahawks, coach Pete Carroll thank Russell Wilson as Broncos trade is finalized |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/seattle-seahawks-coach-pete-carroll-thank-russell-wilson-denver-broncos-trade-is-finalized-210443757.html |access-date=March 16, 2022 |website=sports.yahoo.com}}</ref> The Seahawks said that Wilson did not approve of the team firing offensive line coach [[Mike Solari]] and offensive coordinator [[Brian Schottenheimer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Gregg |date=March 22, 2022 |title=Pete Carroll saying Seahawks had no intention to trade Russell Wilson. Here's why they did |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article259654565.html |access-date=March 22, 2022 |website=[[The News Tribune]]}}</ref> Wilson said that while he did not initiate the trade, the decision was mutual.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=March 20, 2022 |title=Report: Seahawks initiated Russell Wilson trade talks with Broncos |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/20/russell-wilson-trade-talks-started-by-russell-wilson/ |access-date=March 22, 2022 |website=Broncos Wire}}</ref>

Before he left the Seahawks, Wilson reportedly asked for the firing of coach [[Pete Carroll]] and general manager [[John Schneider (American football executive)|John Schneider]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahler |first=Kalyn |last2=Sando |first2=Mike |last3=Jenks |first3=Jayson |date=February 24, 2023 |title=Russell Wilson's first year with Broncos: 'Too much influence,' too few wins in disorganized disaster |url=https://theathletic.com/4238804/2023/02/24/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-influence-offense/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=February 24, 2023 |website=theathletic.com}}</ref> which Wilson denied.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1629110526004408322 |user=DangeRussWilson |title=I love Pete and he was a father figure to me and John believed in me and drafted me as well. I never wanted them fired. All any of us wanted was to win. I'll always have respect for them and love for Seattle. |date=February 24, 2023}}</ref>

On September 1, 2022, Wilson signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 1, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson, Broncos agree to terms on five-year, $245M contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/russell-wilson-broncos-contract-extension-five-year-245-million |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

====2022====
In the season opener of the 2022 season, against the Seahawks, Wilson completed 29 of 42 passes for 340 yards and one touchdown in a 17–16 loss to his former team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2022 |title=Seahawks survive Wilson's return, edge Broncos on missed FG |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437655 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

In Week 2 against the Texans, Wilson went 14 of 31 for 219 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 16–9 win, his first as a Bronco.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson leads sloppy Broncos past Texans in home opener |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/russell-wilson-leads-sloppy-broncos-past-texans-in-home-opener/ |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=www.sportsnet.ca |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Despite an 11–10 victory over the 49ers in week 3, Wilson threw no touchdowns and only 126 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2022 |title=Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo in prime time |url=https://www.tsn.ca/broncos-wilson-edge-niners-garoppolo-11-10-in-prime-time-1.1853819 |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=www.tsn.ca |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 4 against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], Wilson completed 17 of 25 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns, and also had 29 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, but lost 32–23.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2022 |title=Broncos' Russell Wilson: Creates three TDs in Sunday's loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-russell-wilson-creates-three-tds-in-sundays-loss/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Against the Colts, Wilson went 21 of 39 for 274 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 12–9 overtime loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=October 6, 2022 |title=Broncos' Russell Wilson says he 'let the team down' in OT loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34743982/broncos-russell-wilson-says-let-team-ot-loss |access-date=October 7, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US}}</ref> After the game, Wilson underwent a procedure on his right shoulder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson underwent procedure on throwing shoulder following Broncos Week 5 loss to Colts |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/russell-wilson-underwent-procedure-on-throwing-shoulder-following-broncos-week-5-loss-to-colts/ |access-date=October 26, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 6 against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], Wilson completed 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown for a 148.3 passer rating in the first quarter, but lost 19–16 in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 18, 2022 |title=Broncos QB Russell Wilson after overtime loss vs. Chargers: 'We don't have division in our locker room' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-qb-russell-wilson-after-overtime-loss-vs-chargers-we-don-t-have-division |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> During the game, Wilson suffered a partially torn hamstring, causing him to miss Week 7 against the Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rapoport |first=Ian |last2=Pelissero |first2=Tom |date=October 23, 2022 |title=Broncos QB Russell Wilson dealing with partially torn hamstring |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-qb-russell-wilson-dealing-with-partially-torn-hamstring |access-date=October 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Jonathan |date=October 23, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson (hamstring) ruled out Sunday, Broncos' QB could miss multiple weeks, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/russell-wilson-hamstring-ruled-out-sunday-broncos-qb-could-miss-multiple-weeks-per-report/ |access-date=October 26, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 8 against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in [[London]], Wilson went 18 of 30 for 252 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 21–17 win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fisher |first=Mike |date=October 30, 2022 |title=London Calling: Seahawks Ex Russell Wilson Rallies Broncos to Dramatic Win Over Jaguars |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/london-calling-seattle-seahawks-russell-wilson-broncos-dramatic-win-jaguars-draft-picks |access-date=October 30, 2022 |website=www.si.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

In Week 10 against the Titans, Wilson went 21 of 42 for 286 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 17–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelberman |first=Zack |date=November 14, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson: 'Physically, I'm good' After 18-Hit Loss to Titans |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/russell-wilson-physically-good-hits-loss-titans |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=www.si.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In a Week 11 rematch against the Las Vegas Raiders, Wilson went 24 of 31 for 247 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in a 22–16 overtime loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tursky |first=Dan |date=November 20, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson underwhelms against Raiders on Sunday |url=https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/381568/russell-wilson-underwhelms-against-raiders-on-sunday.php |access-date=November 23, 2022 |website=www.fantasypros.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Against the Panthers in week 12, Wilson went 19 of 35 for 142 yards and a touchdown in a 23–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 27, 2022 |title=Broncos' Russell Wilson: Struggles continue in Week 12 loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-russell-wilson-struggles-continue-in-week-12-loss/ |access-date=November 30, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In Week 13 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Wilson went 17 of 22 for 189 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions in a 10–9 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scataglia |first=Lou |date=December 5, 2022 |title=Broncos loss versus Baltimore proves that Russell Wilson isn't the issue |url=https://predominantlyorange.com/2022/12/04/broncos-loss-versus-baltimore-proves-that-wilson-isnt-issue/ |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=www.predominantlyorange.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 14 against the Chiefs, Wilson went 23 of 36 for 247 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in a 34–28 loss, but left the game after sustaining a concussion during the fourth quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=December 11, 2022 |title=Broncos QB Russell Wilson suffers concussion in second half of loss to Chiefs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-qb-russell-wilson-exits-game-vs-chiefs-being-evaluated-for-concussion |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite passing concussion protocols, Wilson missed the Week 15 game against the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=December 16, 2022 |title=Injury Report: Russell Wilson passes NFL concussion protocol, will not play vs. Cardinals |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/injuryreport/injury-report-russell-wilson-passes-nfl-concussion-protocol-will-not-play-vs-car |access-date=December 26, 2022 |website=Denver Broncos}}</ref>

Wilson returned in Week 16 against the Rams, where he threw for 214 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions, and was sacked six times in the 51–14 loss, with his interception to former teammate [[Bobby Wagner]] gaining internet fame due to the commentary of voice actor [[Bill Fagerbakke]] on the game’s [[Nickelodeon]] broadcast, in which Fagerbakke acted in-character as [[Patrick Star]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=December 25, 2022 |title=Broncos' Russell Wilson problem somehow gets even worse in an abysmal loss to Rams |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/broncos-russell-wilson-problem-somehow-gets-even-worse-in-an-abysmal-loss-to-rams-003410393.html |access-date=December 26, 2022 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> In a Week 17 rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, Wilson went 26 of 38 for 222 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, along with 27 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 27–24 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jensen |first=Chad |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Russell Wilson Gets Emotional on Broncos Teammates' Public Support |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/russell-wilson-emotional-teammates-support |access-date=January 1, 2023 |website=SI.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In a Week 18 rematch against the Los Angeles Chargers, Wilson went 13 of 24 for 283 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in a 31–28 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Wilson, Broncos beat Herbert, playoff-bound Chargers |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-beat-los-angeles-chargers-1.1903424 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=www.tsn.ca |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

Overall, Wilson passed for 3,524 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions along with 55 carries for 277 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Wilson 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsRu00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The 2022 season was considered a massive disappointment for Wilson and the Broncos and resulted in the firing of head coach [[Nathaniel Hackett]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=December 26, 2022 |title=Nathaniel Hackett fired: Broncos coach just fifth since 1970 merger to not finish end of first season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nathaniel-hackett-fired-broncos-coach-just-fifth-since-1970-merger-to-not-finish-end-of-first-season/ |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |date=November 20, 2022 |title=After offseasons of promise, Broncos, Raiders among NFL's most disappointing in 2022: "Somebody's got to win this game" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/11/20/broncos-raiders-nfl-most-disappointing-2022/ |access-date=January 22, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2022 |title='It's disheartening': Broncos fans react to a disappointing 2022 campaign |url=https://gazette.com/sports/broncos/its-disheartening-broncos-fans-react-to-a-disappointing-2022-campaign/article_88424c30-6f6e-11ed-89e5-b37661326328.html |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Colorado Springs Gazette |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cova |first=Ernesto |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Russell Wilson Comments On Disappointing Season With Broncos |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/russell_wilson_comments_on_disappointing_season_with_broncos/s1_16892_38332859 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}}</ref> Wilson was sacked more than any other quarterback in the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/leaders.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Igbokwe |first=Nick |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Top 10 Most Sacked QBs In the 2022 NFL Regular Season feat. Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and more |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/top-10-most-sacked-qbs-in-2022-nfl-regular-season-feat-russell-wilson-justin-fields |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=sportskeeda |language=en-US}}</ref> The Broncos had the league's worst scoring offense with 287 total points for 16.9 points per game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Denver Broncos Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2022.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/index.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Despite the disappointing season for Wilson, some of his teammates went on social media to express their support for him.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Jensen |first=Chad |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Broncos Stars Go Public on Russell Wilson |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/shannon-sharpe-russell-wilson-criticism-support |access-date=January 22, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> In March 2023, it was revealed that Wilson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee during the offseason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=March 22, 2023 |title=Broncos QB Russell Wilson underwent right knee surgery, expected to be fine for OTAs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-qb-russell-wilson-underwent-right-knee-surgery-expected-to-be-fine-for-o |access-date=March 29, 2023 |website=www.nfl.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

====2023====
Going into the 2023 season, Wilson had a new head coach in [[Sean Payton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Broncos name Sean Payton as Head Coach |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-name-sean-payton-as-head-coach |access-date=January 23, 2024 |website=DenverBroncos.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In the season opener against the Raiders, Wilson completed 27 of 34 passes for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 17–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos – September 10, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202309100den.htm |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=September 11, 2023 |title=Russell Wilson showed definite improvement, but can Broncos capitalize? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/42033/russell-wilson-showed-definite-improvement-but-can-broncos-capitalize |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en-US}}</ref> In the following week against the [[2023 Washington Commanders season|Washington Commanders]], Wilson threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns, including a 50-yard Hail-Mary pass, but also had two turnovers in a 35–33 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2023 |title=Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson's Hail Mary |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547416 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 3, Wilson went for 23 of 38 for 306 yards, one touchdown pass, and an interception in a 20–70 blowout loss to the Dolphins. After that loss, he started 0–3 record for the first time in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2023 |title=Dolphins rout Broncos 70–20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547429 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

In Week 4 against the Bears, Wilson threw for three touchdowns as the Broncos bounced back from the 21-point margin to defeat the Bears in 31–28 comeback victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2023 |title=Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31–28 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547444 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the following week against the Jets, Wilson completed 20 of 31 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns, but also took 4 sacks in a 31–21 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2023 |title=Jets rally past Broncos 31–21 with long TD from Breece Hall and scoop-and-score from Bryce Hall |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547461 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

In Week 6, Wilson went 13-of-22 completions for 95 yards and one touchdown, but also threw two interceptions and took four sacks in a 8–19 defeat to the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2023 |title=Mahomes throws TD pass, Kelce has big game with Swift watching again as Chiefs beat Broncos 19–8 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547469 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – October 12, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310120kan.htm |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Against the Packers in the following week, Wilson rebounded from his worst game as a Bronco a week earlier, completing 20-of-29 passes for 195 yards with one touchdown to secure a 19–17 victory at home for the first time this season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2023 |title=P.J. Locke saves Denver from another second-half meltdown as Broncos beat Packers 19–17 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547487 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 7 rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, Wilson completed 12 of 19 completions for 114 yards and three touchdowns in a 24–9 upset victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2023 |title=Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 with a 24–9 thrashing |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547502 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 29, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310290den.htm |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Following the [[Bye (sports)|bye]] week, Wilson completed 24 of 29 passes for 193 yards with two touchdowns in a narrow 24–22 victory against the Bills.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2023 |title=Lutz is good on second chance with 36-yard field goal in Broncos' 24–22 win over Bills |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547537 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills – November 13, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202311130buf.htm |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 11 against the Vikings, Wilson went 27 of 35 for 259 yards and one touchdown, game-winner to [[Courtland Sutton]] to secure a 21–20 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2023 |title=Wilson, Sutton hook up for winning TD as Broncos rally to end Vikings' 5-game winning streak, 21–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547550 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sam |first=Doric |date=November 19, 2023 |title=Russell Wilson Hailed by NFL Fans for Leading Broncos on GW Drive Against Vikings |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10098028-russell-wilson-hailed-by-nfl-fans-for-leading-broncos-on-gw-drive-against-vikings |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en-US}}</ref> Following losses to the Lions and Patriots in Weeks 15 and 16, the Broncos announced that Wilson would be benched for the final two games of the season to "preserve financial flexibility".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 27, 2023 |title=Broncos benching QB Russell Wilson for remainder of 2023 season to preserve financial flexibility |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-benching-qb-russell-wilson-for-remainder-of-2023-to-preserve-financial-f |access-date=December 27, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| style="width:3em;"| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class= "wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="9"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacks
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Record|Record as a starter}} !! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes Attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Sck|Times sacked}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Yards lost due to sacks}} !! {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} !! {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}}
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 11–5 || 252 || 393 || 64.1 || 3,118 || 7.9 || 67 || 26 || 10 || 100.0 || 94 || 489 || 5.2 || 25 || 4 || 33 || 203 || 6 || 3
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''13–3''' || 257 || 407 || 63.1 || 3,357 || 8.2 || '''80''' || 26 || 9 || 101.2 || 96 || 539 || 5.6 || 27 || 1 || 44 || 272 || 10 || '''5'''
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 12–4 || 285 || 452 || 63.1 || 3,475 || 7.7 || '''80''' || 20 || 7 || 95.0 || '''118''' || '''849''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''7.2''' || '''55''' || '''6''' || 42 || 242 || 11 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 10–6 || 329 || 483 || 68.1 || 4,024 || '''8.3''' || '''80''' || 34 || 8 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 110.1 || 103 || 553 || 5.4 || 24 || 1 || 45 || 265 || 7 || 3
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 10–5–1 || 353 || 546 || 64.7 || '''4,219''' || 7.7 || 59 || 21 || 11 || 92.6 || 72 || 259 || 3.6 || 18 || 1 || 41 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 293 || 8 || 2
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 9–7 || 339 || 553 || 61.3 || 3,983 || 7.2 || 74 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 34 || 11 || 95.4 || 95 || 586 || 6.2 || 31 || 3 || 43 || 322 || '''14''' || 3
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 10–6 || 280 || 427 || 65.6 || 3,448 || 8.1 || 66 || 35 || 7 || '''110.9''' || 67 || 376 || 5.6 || 40 || 0 || 51 || 355 || 10 || 2
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 11–5 || 341 || 516 || 66.1 || 4,110 || 8.0 || 60 || 31 || 5 || 106.3 || 75 || 342 || 4.6 || 21 || 3 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 48 || 319 || 8 || 2
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 12–4 || '''384''' || '''558''' || '''68.8''' || 4,212 || 7.5 || 62 || '''40'''|| '''13''' || 105.1 || 83 || 513 || 6.2 || 38 || 2 || 47 || 301 || 7 || 4
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 14 || 14 || 6–8 || 259 || 400 || 64.8 || 3,113 || 7.8 || 69 || 25 || 6 || 103.1 || 43 || 183 || 4.3 || 17 || 2 || 33 || 266 || 6 || 1
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 15 || 15 || 4–11 || 292 || 483 || 60.5 || 3,524 || 7.3 || 67 || 16 || 11 || 84.4 || 55 || 277 || 5.0 || 19 || 3 || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''55''' || style="background:#cfecec;"| '''368''' || 6 || 2
|-
! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 15 || 15 || 7–8 || 297 || 447 || 66.4 || 3,070 || 6.9 || 60 || 26 || 8 || 98.0 || 80 || 341 || 4.3 || 21 || 3 || 45 || 258 || 10 || '''5'''
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsRu00.htm Career] !! 188 !! 188 !! 115–72–1 !! 3,668 !! 5,665 !! 64.7 !! 43,653 !! 7.7 !! 80 !! 334 !! 106 !! 100.0 !! 981 !! 5,307 !! 5.4 !! 55 !! 29 !! 527 !! 3,464 !! 103 !! 32
|}

===Postseason===
{| class= "wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="9"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacks
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Record|Record as a starter}} !! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes Attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Sck|Times sacked}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Yards lost due to sacks}} !! {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} !! {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}}
|-
! [[2012–13 NFL playoffs|2012]] !! [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 39 || 62 || 62.9 || 572 || 9.2 || 34 || 3 || 1 || 102.4 || 15 || '''127''' || 8.5 || '''28''' || '''1''' || 7 || 48 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2013–14 NFL playoffs|2013]] !! style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''3''' || '''3''' || '''3–0''' || 43 || 68 || 63.2 || 524 || 7.7 || 51 || 3 || 0 || 101.6 || 11 || 42 || 3.8 || 16 || 0 || 7 || 22 || '''2''' || '''1'''
|-
! [[2014–15 NFL playoffs|2014]] !! [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''3''' || '''3''' || 2–1 || 41 || 72 || 56.9 || '''724''' || '''10.1''' || '''63''' || '''6''' || '''5''' || 90.3 || '''17''' || 86 || 5.1 || 17 || '''1''' || '''10''' || '''58''' || '''2''' || 0
|-
! [[2015–16 NFL playoffs|2015]] !! [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || '''44''' || '''74''' || 59.5 || 508 || 6.9 || 35 || 4 || 3 || 81.4 || 8 || 53 || 6.6 || 14 || 0 || 7 || 54 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2016–17 NFL playoffs|2016]] !! [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 40 || 60 || '''66.7''' || 449 || 7.5 || 42 || 4 || 2 || 97.2 || 9 || 46 || 5.1 || 14 || 0 || 6 || 31 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018–19 NFL playoffs|2018]] !! [[2018 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 18 || 27 || '''66.7''' || 233 || 8.6 || 53 || 1 || 0 || 105.9 || 3 || 14 || 4.7 || 7 || '''1''' || 1 || 7 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019–20 NFL playoffs|2019]] !! [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 39 || 61 || 63.9 || 602 || 9.9 || 53 || 2 || 0 || '''107.4''' || 16 || 109 || 6.8 || 22 || 0 || 6 || 19 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2020–21 NFL playoffs|2020]] !! [[2020 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 11 || 27 || 40.7 || 174 || 6.4 || 51 || 2 || 1 || 72.1 || 4 || 50 || '''12.5''' || 23 || 0 || 5 || 32 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsRu00/gamelog/post/ Career] !! 16 !! 16 !! 9–7 !! 275 !! 451 !! 61.0 !! 3,786 !! 8.4 !! 63 !! 25 !! 12 !! 95.3 !! 83 !! 527 !! 6.3 !! 28 !! 3 !! 49 !! 271 !! 7 !! 1
|}

==NFL records==
* Most passing yards in a playoff game by a rookie: 385<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Curtis |date=January 15, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson sets record for postseason passing yards by a rookie |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/14/russell-wilson-sets-record-for-postseason-passing-yards-by-a-rookie/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Most fourth quarter touchdown passes in a season: 16 (2017)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quinton |first=Sean |date=December 10, 2017 |title=Russell Wilson sets NFL record for fourth-quarter touchdowns in a season with more late-game magic |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/russell-wilson-sets-nfl-record-for-fourth-quarter-touchdowns-in-a-season-with-more-late-game-magic/ |access-date=May 10, 2022 |website=Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Seattle Seahawks records ===
* Highest passer rating, career (minimum 500 attempts): 101.8<ref name="SEA, passing, career">{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Career Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/career-passing.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Highest passer rating, season (minimum 200 attempts): 110.9, 2018<ref name="SEA, passing, single season">{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Highest passer rating, rookie season (minimum 200 attempts): 100.0<ref name="FinalTally">{{Cite web |last=Roling |first=Chris |date=January 13, 2013 |title=A Final Tally of All Records and Stats for Russell Wilson's Rookie Year |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1483300-a-final-tally-of-all-records-stats-for-russell-wilsons-rookie-year |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>
* Highest completion percentage, rookie season (minimum 200 attempts): 64.1<ref name="FinalTally" />
* Lowest percentage passes intercepted, career (minimum 500 attempts): 1.80<ref name="SEA, passing, career" />
* Lowest percentage passes intercepted, rookie season (minimum 200 attempts): 2.54<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Reuben |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson: Carson Wentz going to be 'great for a long time' |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-eagles/russell-wilson-carson-wentz-going-be-great-long-time |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=NBC Sports – Philadelphia |language=en}}</ref>
* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, career: 4,689<ref name="SEA, rushing, career">{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Career Rushing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/career-rushing.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, season: 849, 2014<ref name="SEA, rushing, single season">{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Rushing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/single-season-rushing.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Most rushing yards by a quarterback, rookie season: 489<ref name="Rookie">{{Cite web |last=Rudnansky |first=Ryan |date=February 1, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson Rookie of the Year: Breaking Down the Competition for Seahawks QB |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1512152-russell-wilson-rookie-of-the-year-breaking-down-the-competition-for-seahawks-qb |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>
* Highest yard rushing average, career (minimum 400 attempts): 5.5<ref name="SEA, rushing, career" />
* Highest yard rushing average, season (minimum 100 attempts): 7.2<ref name="SEA, rushing, single season" />
* Most passing yards, career: 37,059<ref name="SEA, passing, career" />
* Most passing yards, rookie season: 3,118<ref name="FinalTally" />
* Most passing yards, game: 452 on October 29, 2017, against the Houston Texans<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Gregg |date=November 1, 2017 |title=Russell Wilson's latest accomplishment: NFC offensive player of the week |url=https://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article182047926.html |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Bellingham Herald}}</ref>
* Most passing touchdowns, career: 292<ref name="SEA, passing, career" />
* Most passing touchdowns, season: 40, 2020<ref name="SEA, passing, single season" />
* Most passing touchdowns, rookie season: 26<ref name="FinalTally" />
* Most passing touchdowns, game (tied with three players): 5<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2015 |title=Wilson Becomes 4th Seahawks Quarterback to Throw 5 Touchdowns |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2594609-wilson-becomes-4th-seahawks-quarterback-to-throw-5-touchdowns |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2015 |title=Russell Wilson throws 5 TD passes as Seahawks beat Ravens |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/12/13/russell-wilson-throws-5-td-passes-as-seahawks-beat-ravens/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kinsinger |first=Graham |date=September 20, 2020 |title=Instant Lookback: Russell Wilson Throws Five Touchdowns In Primetime |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/instant-lookback-russell-wilson-throws-five-touchdowns-in-primetime |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stecker |first=Brent |date=September 27, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson's 5 TDs lead Seahawks past Cowboys 38–31 in shootout |url=https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1188855/russell-wilsons-5-td-help-seahawks-edge-cowboys-38-31-in-shootout/? |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Seattle Sports}}</ref>
* Most games with a passing TD, career: 137<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks, player with the most games with at least one passing touchdown |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=seattle+seahawks%252c+player+with+the+most+games+with+at+least+one+passing+touchdown |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref>

==Awards and honors==
[[File:Russell Wilson with Lombardi Trophy.jpg|thumb|Wilson with the [[Lombardi Trophy]] after leading the Seahawks to win [[Super Bowl XLVIII]]]]
'''NFL'''
* [[Super Bowl XLVIII]] Champion
* 9× Pro Bowl (2012–2015, 2017–2021)
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2019 All-Pro Team|2019]])
* NFC Offensive Player of the Month (September 2020)<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month (December 2012)<ref name="orotm" />
* 11× NFC Offensive Player of the Week<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=January 3, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson wins offensive rookie of the month |url=https://sports.mynorthwest.com/12482/russell-wilson-wins-offensive-rookie-of-the-month/? |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=sports.MyNorthwest.com}}</ref>
* [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week#Winners|Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] (Week 10, 2012)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=November 16, 2012 |title=RUSSELL WILSON VOTED WEEK 10 ROOKIE OF THE WEEK |url=http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/11/16/russell-wilson-voted-week-10-rookie-of-the-week/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622030943/http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/11/16/russell-wilson-voted-week-10-rookie-of-the-week/ |archive-date=June 22, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2016 |website=seahawks.com}}</ref>
* [[Pro Football Writers Association#Good Guy Award|PFWA Good Guy Award]] (2014)<ref name="GG">{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=June 17, 2014 |title=QB Wilson tabbed 'Good Guy' by journalists |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11097730/russell-wilson-seattle-seahawks-wins-good-guy-award |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
* 7× [[FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week|FedEx Air Player of the Week]]<ref name="fedex1" />
* 3x [[Steve Largent Award]] (2012, 2018, 2019)<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2012 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Named Steve Largent Award Winner |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/30/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-steve-largent-award-winner |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307233452/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/30/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-named-steve-largent-award-winner |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=February 4, 2016 |website=seahawks.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=December 10, 2018 |title=Russell Wilson Named 2018 Steve Largent Award Winner |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/russell-wilson-named-2018-steve-largent-award-winner |access-date=December 31, 2018 |website=seahawks.com}}</ref>
* ''[[NFL Top 100]]'': 51st (2013), 20th (2014), 22nd (2015), 17th (2016), 24th (2017), 11th (2018), 25th (2019), 2nd (2020), 12th (2021)
* Walter Payton Man of The Year (2020)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/walter-payton-man-of-the-year.htm |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Bart Starr Award (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathews |first=Liz |date=February 8, 2022 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will receive 2022 Bart Starr Award on Saturday |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/08/seahawks-russell-wilson-2022-bart-starr-award/ |access-date=June 17, 2022 |website=Seahawks Wire |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''MLS'''
* [[2019 MLS Cup]] Champion (as part owner of the [[Seattle Sounders FC]])<ref name="RW MLS Cup" /><ref name="Sounders" />

==Baseball career==
After graduating from high school, Wilson was selected by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] as the fifth pick in the 41st round (1,222nd overall) of the [[2007 Major League Baseball draft|2007 MLB draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 MLB Draft Results Round 41 &#124; MLB Draft Results &#124; 2007 MLB Amateur Draft Picks |url=http://www.mymlbdraft.com/2007/round41/ |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=My MLB Draft}}</ref> The Orioles considered Wilson a talent worthy of the first ten rounds and offered him a $350,000 [[signing bonus]], the third-largest they offered a draftee that year after [[Matt Wieters]] ($6 million) and [[Jake Arrieta]] ($1.1 million).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melewski |first=Steve |date=February 7, 2016 |title=Looking back at when a Super Bowl-winning QB was an O's draft pick (with Alvarez note) |url=http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2016/02/looking-back-on-when-a-super-bowl-winning-qb-was-an-os-draft-pick.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202193140/https://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2016/02/looking-back-on-when-a-super-bowl-winning-qb-was-an-os-draft-pick.html |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=MASNsports}}</ref> Wilson instead chose to attend NC State that fall. In a 2008 interview, Wilson said, "I was leaning towards [entering the draft], but a college education is something you'll always have."<ref name="g" />

===College baseball===
Wilson was a member of the [[NC State Wolfpack baseball]] team from 2008 to 2010, and in the summer of 2009 played for the [[Gastonia Grizzlies]], a [[List of collegiate summer baseball leagues|collegiate summer baseball team]] in the [[Coastal Plain League]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NC State Past Baseball Rosters |url=http://www.gopack.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ncst/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/PastRosters |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119112408/http://www.gopack.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ncst/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/PastRosters |archive-date=November 19, 2012 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=NC State Wolfpack Athletics}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Tim |date=June 3, 2009 |title=Wilson's good start with Gastonia Grizzlies |url=http://www.wralsportsfan.com/colleges/blogpost/5269121/ |access-date=December 3, 2013 |publisher=WRALSportsFan.com}}</ref> He hit .282/.384/.415 with five [[home run]]s and 30 [[runs batted in]] (RBIs) during his collegiate career.

===Professional baseball===
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Russell Wilson
| image =
| team = New York Yankees
| number = 73
| position = [[Second baseman]]
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
}}
On June 8, 2010, Wilson was drafted by the [[Colorado Rockies]] in the fourth round (140th pick overall) of the [[2010 MLB draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 MLB Draft Results Round 4 – MLB Draft Results – 2010 MLB Amateur Draft Picks |url=http://www.mymlbdraft.com/2010/round4/ |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=My MLB Draft}}</ref> That summer he played 32 games as a [[second baseman]] for the [[Tri-City Dust Devils]], the [[Class A-Short Season|Class A Short Season]] affiliate of the Rockies in the [[Northwest League]]. He finished the season with two home runs, 11 RBIs, and a .230 batting average.<ref name="d" /><ref name="c">{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2012 |title=Rockies draft pick chooses football instead |url=http://www.wtae.com/sports/Rockies-draft-pick-chooses-football-instead/-/9681176/7894702/-/lpjkd2/-/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201210037/http://www.wtae.com/sports/Rockies-draft-pick-chooses-football-instead/-/9681176/7894702/-/lpjkd2/-/index.html |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=WTAE}}</ref>

In the summer of 2011, Wilson played 61 games for the [[Asheville Tourists]], the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in the [[South Atlantic League]]. He hit three home runs with 15 RBIs and a .228 batting average.<ref name="d" /> In January 2012, Wilson informed the Rockies that he would be pursuing a career in the NFL and would not report to [[spring training]] for the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schad |first=Joe |date=January 12, 2012 |title=Russell Wilson to pursue football, won't report to Colorado Rockies spring training |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2012/story/_/id/7452336/russell-wilson-pursue-football-report-colorado-rockies-spring-training |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

On December 12, 2013, Wilson was acquired from the Rockies by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] in the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] phase of the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Justice |first=Richard |date=December 12, 2013 |title=Rangers pick NFL QB Russell Wilson in Rule 5 draft |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/rangers-pick-nfl-qb-russell-wilson-in-rule-5-draft?ymd=20131212&content_id=64621900&vkey=news_mlb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217165142/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/rangers-pick-nfl-qb-russell-wilson-in-rule-5-draft?ymd=20131212&content_id=64621900&vkey=news_mlb |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=January 23, 2014 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> Wilson attended Rangers [[spring training]] in [[Surprise, Arizona]], in 2014 and 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Durrett |first=Richard |date=March 4, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson: 'Never say never' |url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/10547573/russell-wilson-mlb-never-say-never-focus-seattle-seahawks |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brooke |first=Tyler |date=March 28, 2015 |title=Russell Wilson Hits Home Run During Rangers Batting Practice |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2412523-russell-wilson-hits-home-run-during-rangers-batting-practice |access-date=August 16, 2015 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref>

On February 7, 2018, Wilson was traded from the Rangers to the [[New York Yankees]] and assigned to the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, the [[Trenton Thunder]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Crasnick |first=Jerry |date=February 7, 2018 |title=Yanks acquire QB Wilson in trade with Rangers |url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22357092/new-york-yankees-acquire-russell-wilson-trade-texas-rangers |access-date=February 7, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Wilson grew up as a Yankees fan and promised his late father that he would one day wear the Yankees uniform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2018 |title='Baseball's been part of my blood': Inside Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's first day at Yankees camp |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/baseballs-part-blood-inside-seahawks-qb-russell-wilsons/story?id=53467392 |access-date=March 2, 2018 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> On March 2, Wilson pinch-hit for [[Aaron Judge]] in the fifth inning against the [[Atlanta Braves]], his first appearance in a professional baseball game since 2011. He struck out on five pitches from Braves pitcher [[Max Fried]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2018 |title=Russell Wilson strikes out in spring debut with Yankees |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/03/02/russell-wilson-yankees-bat/389812002/ |access-date=March 2, 2018 |website=USA Today |language=en}}</ref>

==Business ventures and endorsements==
[[File:EBACE 2023, Le Grand-Saconnex (EB237528).jpg|thumb|[[Gulfstream G-IV]] owned by his West2East production company]]
On April 26, 2012, Wilson announced he had chosen French/West/Vaughan as his marketing, public relations, and endorsements agency.<ref name="l">{{Cite web |last=Shigas |first=Chris |date=April 26, 2012 |title=Former NC State and Wisconsin Star Quarterback Russell Wilson Engages French/West/Vaughan |url=http://www.fwv-us.com/blog/former-nc-state-and-wisconsin-star-quarterback-russell-wilson-engages-frenchwestvaughan |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206174700/http://www.fwv-us.com/blog/former-nc-state-and-wisconsin-star-quarterback-russell-wilson-engages-frenchwestvaughan |archive-date=December 6, 2013 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=French/West/Vaughan}}</ref> Since being named the starting quarterback of the Seahawks in August 2012, Wilson has appeared in advertisements for [[Levi Strauss & Co.|Levi's]],<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=242049652227194880 |user=DangeRussWilson |title=Just finished a shoot with @ESPN & @LEVIS. Feeling good for the start of the season. #GOFORTH" |date=September 1, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerns |first=Josh |date=September 19, 2012 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson stars in new Levi's ad – Blog |url=http://mynorthwest.com/292/739597/Video-Russell-Wilson-stars-in-new-Levis-ad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191137/https://mynorthwest.com/292/739597/Video-Russell-Wilson-stars-in-new-Levis-ad |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=MyNorthwest.com}}</ref> [[American Family Insurance]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson Signs on with American Family Insurance, Joins Three Other Accomplished Dreamers in Super Bowl Commercial |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130131006008/en/Russell-Wilson-Signs-on-with-American-Family-Insurance-Joins-Three-Other-Accomplished-Dreamers-in-Super-Bowl-Commercial |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=BusinessWire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rivedal |first=Karen |date=January 30, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson starring solo in Super Bowl ad for American Family |url=https://madison.com/sports/football/professional/russell-wilson-starring-solo-in-super-bowl-ad-for-american-family/article_b56cb32d-9c36-53d3-93db-75b4e90d921d.html |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher=Madison.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rovell |first=Darren |date=January 26, 2015 |title=Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder, J.J. Watt of Houston Texans sign with American Family Insurance |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/12232339/kevin-durant-oklahoma-city-thunder-jj-watt-houston-texans-sign-american-family-insurance |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN}}</ref> [[Pepsi]],<ref name="m">{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=October 9, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson set to cash in off the field, too |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2014/10/09/russell-wilson-marketing-potential-face-of-the-nfl/17007159/ |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=USA Today}}</ref> [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]],<ref name="l" /> [[Alaska Airlines]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2013 |title=Alaska Airlines Welcomes Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson to the Team – SEATTLE, Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alaska-airlines-welcomes-seattle-seahawks-quarterback-russell-wilson-to-the-team-236204691.html |access-date=January 23, 2014 |website=CISION/PR News Wire}}</ref> [[Microsoft]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Soper |first=Taylor |date=February 25, 2014 |title=Meet Microsoft's newest Surface spokesman: Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson |url=http://www.geekwire.com/2014/russell-wilson-great-relationship-paul-allen-wants-sports-franchise-someday/ |access-date=August 16, 2014 |website=GeekWire}}</ref> [[Duracell]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson has a new Duracell commercial (Video) |url=http://profootballzone.com/nfl/russell-wilson-new-duracell-commercial-video |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815012719/http://profootballzone.com/nfl/russell-wilson-new-duracell-commercial-video/ |archive-date=August 15, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |publisher=Pro Football Zone}}</ref> [[Braun (company)|Braun]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson Announced as New Braun Spokesperson; Grooming Brand Unveils Its Campaign to Inspire Men to No. FaceGreatness with Braun Confidence |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140807005555/en/Russell-Wilson-Announced-Braun-Spokesperson-Grooming-Brand |access-date=August 16, 2014 |website=Business Wire}}</ref> [[Bose Corporation|Bose]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Donner |first=Marcus R. |date=September 4, 2014 |title=Want to play like Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson? Start with his playlist |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/09/want-to-play-like-seahawks-quarterback-russell.html |access-date=September 4, 2014 |work=Biz Journals}}</ref> [[United Way of America|United Way]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mandell |first=Nina |date=August 19, 2014 |title=FTW Exclusive: Russell Wilson gives excellent advice in new NFL-United Way Play 60 commercial |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/08/russell-wilson-play-60 |access-date=May 3, 2020 |work=USA Today}}</ref> and Larson Automotive Group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2013 |title=Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, is the New Spokesperson for Larson Automotive Group |url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11119003.htm |access-date=December 3, 2013 |website=CISION/PR Web}}</ref>

In 2014, Wilson became part-owner and endorser of Eat the Ball, a European bread company.<ref name="m" /> In 2015, he began endorsing [[Luvo]], a frozen food company, and Reliant Recovery Water.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=606479954088361984 |user=darrenrovell |title=Russell Wilson has signed an endorsement deal with healthy frozen food company @luvoinc, which includes Derek Jeter as an investor |first=Darren |last=Rovell |access-date=December 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rodrick |first=Stephen |date=August 26, 2015 |title=Russell Wilson: The Chosen One |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/russell-wilson-the-chosen-one-50937/ |access-date=December 11, 2021 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> On February 29, 2016, Wilson launched Good Man Brand, a clothing line which he co-founded.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Arnold |first=Geoffrey |date=February 29, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson creates brand and proceeds go to charity |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2016/02/seahawks_qb_russell_wilson_lau.html |access-date=February 29, 2016 |work=OregonLive}}</ref> In August 2016, it was announced that Wilson had partnered with Juice Press to open the company's first Seattle franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2016 |title=Juice Press Partners With Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson to Open Premiere Flagship Store in Seattle |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/juice-press-partners-with-super-bowl-champion-russell-wilson-to-open-premiere-flagship-store-in-seattle-300314556.html |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=PR News Wire}}</ref>

On November 14, 2016, Wilson announced he had joined [[Chris R. Hansen|Chris Hansen]], [[Wally Walker]], and Erik and Pete Nordstrom as partners in the investment group working to bring [[Sonics Arena|a new sports arena]] to Seattle's [[SoDo, Seattle|SoDo]] neighborhood for potential [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] and [[National Hockey League|NHL]] teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Chris |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson joins SODO arena group |url=http://www.king5.com/news/russell-wilson-joins-sodo-arena-group/351883984 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115135138/https://www.king5.com/news/russell-wilson-joins-sodo-arena-group/351883984 |archive-date=November 15, 2016 |website=King5.com}}</ref>

In 2017, Wilson founded a fan network platform to connect fans with celebrities called TraceMe. TraceMe launched its public beta on September 8, 2017, and announced $9 million in [[Series A round|Series A funding]] with investors including [[Jeff Bezos]]' [[Bezos Expeditions]], [[Alibaba Group|Alibaba]] co-founder [[Joseph Tsai|Joe Tsai]], and [[YouTube]] co-founder [[Chad Hurley]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Michelle |date=September 8, 2017 |title=Russell Wilson launches fan network platform backed by Jeff Bezos, Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/07/russell-wilson-launches-traceme-platform-backed-by-jeff-bezos-joe-tsai.html |access-date=June 17, 2022 |website=CNBC.com}}</ref>

On November 20, 2017, [[football helmet]] manufacturer VICIS announced a $7 million investment round which included Wilson as an investor.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=932621038059491329 |user=darrenrovell |title=Helmet maker VICIS announces a $7M investment round that includes @DangeRussWilson. Company taking reservations on $1,500 new helmet ZERO1 out in July pic.twitter.com/QIitnDdGD7 |first=Darren |last=Rovell |date=November 20, 2017}}</ref>

In June 2018, Wilson and his wife [[Ciara]] announced they were joining an effort to bring a [[Major League Baseball]] franchise to [[Portland, Oregon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Maury |date=June 5, 2018 |title=Russell Wilson And Ciara Joining MLB-To-Portland Effort: What It Means And The Latest |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2018/06/05/russell-wilson-and-ciara-joining-mlb-to-portland-effort-what-it-means-and-the-latest/#51028c7b5e85 |access-date=August 10, 2018 |website=Forbes Magazine}}</ref> In July 2018, Wilson became an investor and endorser for Molecule, a mattress company.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boudway |first=Ira |date=August 28, 2018 |title=Tom Brady Has a New Mattress |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-28/patriots-tom-brady-sleeps-on-a-molecule-mattress-now |access-date=June 17, 2022 |website=Bloomberg.com}}</ref>

In September 2018, Wilson was announced as the next athlete to appear on the cover of the [[Wheaties]] cereal box.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2018 |title=Wheaties™ Kicks Off Football Season By Announcing Quarterback Russell Wilson As Next Champion |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wheaties-kicks-off-football-season-by-announcing-quarterback-russell-wilson-as-next-champion-300705768.html |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=Prnewswire.com}}</ref>

In August 2019, Wilson and Ciara announced that they had joined the ownership group of [[Seattle Sounders FC]], the local [[Major League Soccer]] club.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=August 13, 2019 |title=Russell Wilson, Ciara, Macklemore, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and more join Sounders ownership |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/russell-wilson-ciara-macklemore-microsoft-execs-and-more-join-sounders-ownership-group/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=September 1, 2019 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref> The Sounders went on to win the [[2019 MLS Cup]], giving Wilson an [[MLS Cup]] to his credit as part owner.<ref name="RW MLS Cup">{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2020 |title=Seattle Sounders receive 2019 MLS Cup championship rings |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/news/seattle-sounders-receive-2019-mls-cup-championship-rings |access-date=July 30, 2021 |website=Seattle Sounders FC |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2020, Wilson was named Chairman of NFL FLAG. The global partnership will focus on strengthening NFL FLAG domestically and expanding the league internationally. He has worked with the [[flag football]] organizations in China, Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom to help spread awareness of the sport and get athletes engaged in the game at a young age.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2020 |title=Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson Joins NFL FLAG as Chairman {{!}} NFL Play Football |url=https://playfootball.nfl.com/discover/news-and-features/super-bowl-champion-russell-wilson-joins-nfl-flag-as-chairman/ |access-date=December 30, 2020 |website=Playfootball.nfl.com}}</ref> More recently, both Wilson and Ciara struck first look deal with Amazon Studios.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |date=May 11, 2021 |title=Russell Wilson & Ciara Strike First-Look Deal With Amazon Studios Through Why Not You Banner |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/russell-wilson-ciara-strike-first-look-deal-amazon-studios-why-not-you-banner-1234753994/ |access-date=May 12, 2021 |website=Deadline.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
Wilson has appeared on the cover of several magazines including ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eagle |first=Ben |date=August 28, 2013 |title=Colin Kaepernick, Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson on Sept. 2 covers of SI |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/08/28/colin-kaepernick-andrew-luck-robert-griffin-iii-russell-wilson-sports-illustrated-cover |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212193718/http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/28/colin-kaepernick-andrew-luck-robert-griffin-iii-russell-wilson-sports-illustrated-cover/ |archive-date=February 12, 2014 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Axson |first=Scooby |date=August 27, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson, Colin Kaepernick on this week's Sports Illustrated cover |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/26/russell-wilson-colin-kaepernick-sports-illustrated-cover |access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> ''[[Sports Illustrated Kids]]'',<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=369574052836302848 |user=SIKids |title=@DangeRussWilson We're pumped to have you on the cover of our Sept/NFL Preview issue! Thought we'd share it w/ you: |date=August 19, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'',<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=636293949368303616 |user=stephenrodrick |title=Here is the my @rollingstone story on @DangeRussWilson as it sits in Wilson's locker at Seahawks training camp. |first=Stephen |last=Rodrick |access-date=December 11, 2021}}</ref> ''[[ESPN The Magazine]]'',<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=369851964966051840 |user=ESPNMag |title=Are you ready for some football? #NFLPreview w/ @DangeRussWilson, @PeteCarroll, @RGIII, @TeamFlacco & more out Friday http://ow.ly/i/2Vxc3 |author=ESPN The Magazine |date=August 20, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Men's Fitness]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeHority |first=Sam |date=September 3, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson: The Quarterback That Connects |url=http://www.mensfitness.com/leisure/sports/russell-wilson-the-quarterback-that-connects |access-date=August 16, 2014 |website=Men's Fitness}}</ref> and ''[[Men's Health]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=September 3, 2014 |title=Wednesday Round-Up: Russell Wilson featured on cover of Men's Health |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Wednesday-Round-Up-Russell-Wilson-featured-on-cover-of-Mens-Health/33dc25e2-9ffd-445c-ab98-f2798f531f4e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905224815/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Wednesday-Round-Up-Russell-Wilson-featured-on-cover-of-Mens-Health/33dc25e2-9ffd-445c-ab98-f2798f531f4e |archive-date=September 5, 2014 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=Seattle Seahawks}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1037337802638327809 |user=MensHealthMag |title=Are you ready for some football? The @NFL is back, and we're celebrating with regional covers featuring @AB84, @JJWatt, @DangeRussWilson, and @devontafreeman. Pick up a copy next week! |date=September 5, 2018}}</ref>

Rapper [[Eminem]] mentions Wilson in his 2013 song, "[[The Monster (song)|The Monster]]":<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eminem "The Monster" Lyrics |url=http://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/eminem/the+monster_21070072.html |access-date=March 18, 2014 |website=Lyricsfreak.com}}</ref>
{{blockquote|text="It's payback, Russell Wilson falling way back / In the draft, turn nothing into something, still can make that / Straw into gold chump, I will spin Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack"}}

Wilson has appeared on ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=February 4, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson on the Late Show with David Letterman |url=https://www.seahawks.com/video/russell-wilson-on-letterman-66796 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819083446/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Russell-Wilson-on-the-Late-Show-with-David-Letterman/840b154c-0728-44a4-a152-3ad3589d483e |archive-date=August 19, 2014 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |publisher=Seahawks.com}}</ref> ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2015 |title=Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks on 'Kimmel' |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/13504/russell-wilson-talks-contract-baseball-and-ciara-on-jimmy-kimmel-live |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]'', ''[[Charlie Rose (talk show)|Charlie Rose]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=February 26, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Charlie Rose Show |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Russell-Wilson-on-Late-Night-with-Seth-Meyers-Charlie-Rose-Show/8d8d86ab-ac77-4ecd-96a3-a8d4181ba644 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084450/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Russell-Wilson-on-Late-Night-with-Seth-Meyers-Charlie-Rose-Show/8d8d86ab-ac77-4ecd-96a3-a8d4181ba644 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |publisher=Seahawks.com}}</ref> and in the 2015 film ''[[Entourage (film)|Entourage]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson set to make cameo in Entourage movie |url=https://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/russell-wilson-set-to-make-cameo-in-entourage-movie-031614 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=FOX Sports}}</ref> He hosted the [[2015 Kids' Choice Sports|2015]], [[2016 Kids' Choice Sports|2016]], and [[2017 Kids' Choice Sports]] on [[Nickelodeon]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |date=April 22, 2015 |title=Russell Wilson to Host 2nd Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/nickelodeon-kids-choice-sports-awards-russell-wilson-host-1201476981/ |access-date=August 1, 2019 |work=Variety}}</ref>

Wilson was the keynote speaker for the commencement address at both of his alma maters in 2016 at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] and in 2021 at [[North Carolina State University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapadia |first=Sheil |date=May 14, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson's commencement speech at Wisconsin |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/19957/russell-wilsons-commencement-speech-at-wisconsin |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peeler |first=Tim |date=May 12, 2021 |title=Wilson Returns a Winner |url=https://news.ncsu.edu/2021/05/wilson-returns-a-winner/ |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=NC State News |language=en-US}}</ref> He was also the keynote speaker at Dartmouth College's commencement in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2023 |title=2022 Commencement Address by Russell Wilson {{!}} Dartmouth |url=https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2022/06/2022-commencement-address-russell-wilson |access-date=November 27, 2023 |website=home.dartmouth.edu |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Wong married at the age of 28 but divorced his first wife after three years due to "incompatibility".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/you-tick-my-box-how-singapore-politicians-found-love|title=You tick my box: How Singapore politicians found love|date=25 June 2020|website=AsiaOne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/lawrence-wong-politics-policies-and-living-alone|title=Lawrence Wong on politics, policies, and living alone|date=1 September 2015|work=The New Paper|access-date=16 August 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816152540/http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/lawrence-wong-politics-policies-and-living-alone|archive-date=16 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He has since married Loo Tze Lui, a former banker currently working in [[family office#single family office|wealth management]], and who was on the [https://www.ymca.org.sg/ YMCA Singapore] [https://www.ymca.org.sg/about-us/our-team/ board of directors] until 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominations for Election to the YMCA Board {{!}} YMCA of Singapore |url=https://www.ymca.org.sg/nominations-for-election-to-the-ymca-board-3/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Yuen-C |first1=Tham |title=DPM Lawrence Wong and his wife, and another new TikTok account: What politicians are up to this week {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-and-his-wife-and-another-new-tiktok-account-what-politicians-are-up-to-this-week |access-date=17 August 2022 |work=The Straits Times |date=6 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ms Loo Tze Lui |url=https://www.ymca.org.sg/about-us/board-of-directors/ms-loo-tze-lui/ |website=YMCA of Singapore |access-date=17 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> His elder brother is an aerospace engineer at [[DSO National Laboratories]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/8-things-know-about-lawrence-wong | title=8 things to know about Lawrence Wong | date=14 April 2022 }}</ref>
[[File:Obama & Abe Greet Russell Wilson & Ciara 2015.jpg|thumb|250px|Wilson and girlfriend (later wife) [[Ciara]] meet [[Barack Obama]] and [[Shinzō Abe]] at the [[White House]] on April&nbsp;28, 2015.]]

Wilson met his first wife, Ashton Meem, while they were both high school students. They married in January 2012 and divorced in April 2014.<ref name="b" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=April 23, 2014 |title=Russell Wilson files for divorce &#124; Seahawks Blog |url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/04/23/russell-wilson-files-for-divorce/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424010642/http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/04/23/russell-wilson-files-for-divorce/ |archive-date=April 24, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |website=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref>

Wilson is married to American R&B singer [[Ciara]]. They began dating in early 2015 and announced their engagement on March 11, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Finn |first=Natalie |date=April 23, 2015 |title=Ciara Is Dating Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson and It's Been ''Constant Laughter and Fun'' So Far! |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/649631/ciara-is-dating-seattle-seahawks-quarterback-russell-wilson-and-it-s-been-constant-laughter-and-fun-so-far |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=E! Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Joyce |date=March 11, 2016 |title=Ciara and Russell Wilson Engaged |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ciara-russell-wilson-are-engaged-seattle-seahawks-quarterback-shares-sweet-video-w166998 |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=US Magazine}}</ref> They were married on July 6, 2016, at [[Peckforton Castle]] in [[Cheshire|Cheshire, England]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Harrison |first=Lily |date=July 6, 2016 |title=Ciara and Russell Wilson Are Married! |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/776433/ciara-and-russell-wilson-are-married |access-date=July 6, 2016 |work=[[E! Online]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |location=United States |agency=[[E!|E! Entertainment Television]]}}</ref> He has a stepson from her relationship with [[Future (rapper)|Future]]. Their elder daughter was born on April 28, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, wife Ciara welcome baby girl |url=http://pro32.ap.org/article/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-wife-ciara-welcome-baby-girl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024154154/https://pro32.ap.org/article/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-wife-ciara-welcome-baby-girl |archive-date=October 24, 2018 |access-date=April 29, 2017 |website=pro32.ap.org}}</ref> Their son was born on July 23, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FitzPatrick |first=Hayley |date=July 14, 2020 |title=Meet Ciara and Russell Wilson's newborn son, Win |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/ciara-husband-russell-wilson-baby-boy-71969897 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906074715/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/ciara-husband-russell-wilson-baby-boy-71969897 |archive-date=September 6, 2020 |access-date=July 25, 2020 |website=Good Morning America |language=en}}</ref> Their second daughter was born on December 11, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacks |first=Andaloro |last2=Hannah |first2=Angela |date=December 11, 2023 |title=Ciara Welcomes Baby No. 4, Daughter Amora Princess with Russell Wilson |url=https://people.com/ciara-welcomes-baby-no-4-with-husband-russell-wilson-8382596 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref>

While Wilson was playing for the Seahawks, he and Ciara lived in the [[Seattle]] suburb of [[Bellevue, Washington]], until selling their home in April 2022 for $36 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erwert |first=Anna Marie |date=April 15, 2022 |title=Seattle celebs Russell Wilson and Ciara put their massive Bellevue mansion on the market for a whopping $36M. |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Russel-Wilson-and-Ciara-mansion-on-sale-17081581.php |access-date=August 10, 2022 |website=www.seattlepi.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, the couple purchased a home in [[Cherry Hills Village, Colorado]], for $25 million, setting the record for the most expensive home purchase in the [[Denver metropolitan area]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson sets record for most expensive home purchase in Denver area |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/18/denver-broncos-russell-wilson-buys-record-price-home/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |website=Broncos Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> Wilson also has a house in [[San Diego]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Jonathan |date=June 21, 2020 |title=Russell Wilson's House: Where Wife Ciara & Kids Call Home |url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/06/russell-wilson-house-home-wife-ciara-live/ |access-date=August 10, 2022 |website=www.heavy.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Wilson is a devout [[Christianity|Christian]]. He frequently speaks about his Christian faith on his social media accounts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=December 14, 2018 |title=Russell Wilson shows gratitude to Jesus during Seahawks' hot streak |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2018/12/14/russell-wilson-shows-gratitude-to-jesus-during-seahawks-hot-streak/ |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=Sports Spectrum}}</ref> Wilson and Ciara vowed to be [[celibate]] until they married.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomasos |first=Christine |date=February 14, 2016 |title=Ciara Reveals Thoughts About Initial Celibacy Conversation With Russell Wilson |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/ciara-reveals-thoughts-about-initial-celibacy-conversation-with-russell-wilson.html |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=Christian Post}}</ref>

His net worth as of October 2016 is $120 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peter |first=Josh |date=October 20, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson opens up on presidential election, Colin Kaepernick and more |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2016/10/20/russell-wilson-seattle-presidential-election-colin-kaepernick/92480016/ |access-date=July 26, 2019 |website=USA Today}}</ref>

Wilson's younger sister [[Anna Wilson (basketball)|Anna]] played basketball at [[Stanford Cardinal women's basketball|Stanford]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anna Wilson |url=https://gostanford.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/anna-wilson/17114 |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=GoStanford.com}}</ref>

In September 2021, Wilson and Ciara announced that they were writing a children's book called ''Why Not You?'' to help kids pursue their dreams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gillette |first=Sam |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Ciara and Russell Wilson Want to Inspire Kids to Pursue Their Dreams With New Picture Book |url=https://people.com/parents/ciara-and-russell-wilson-inspire-kids-pursue-their-dreams-new-picture-book/ |access-date=August 10, 2022 |website=www.people.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The book was co-written with [[JaNay Brown-Wood]], published by Random House, and released on March 1, 2022; it received a [[starred review]] from the ''[[School Library Journal]]''<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Why Not You? |url=https://www.slj.com/review/why-not-you |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=School Library Journal}}</ref> and was a [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''New York Times'' bestseller]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title=Children's Picture Books – Best Sellers – Books – April 3, 2022 – The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2022/04/03/picture-books/ |access-date=May 5, 2023 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

==Charitable work==
Wilson was an active volunteer in the Seattle community. During the NFL season, Wilson made weekly visits on his days off to the [[Seattle Children's|Seattle Children's Hospital]], and also visited soldiers at [[Joint Base Lewis-McChord]].<ref name="i" /><ref>{{Cite interview |last=Wilson |first=Russell |interviewer=Bob Stelton |title=Bob and Groz Show |url=http://icestream.bonnint.net/seattle/kiro/2012/09/c_bobandgroz092512_9946679.mp3 |access-date=September 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053419/http://icestream.bonnint.net/seattle/kiro/2012/09/c_bobandgroz092512_9946679.mp3 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |work=710 ESPN Seattle |publisher=[[KIRO (AM)|KIRO]] |place=Seattle, Washington |date=September 25, 2012 |interviewer2=Dave Grosby}}</ref> In the offseason, Wilson hosts the Russell Wilson Passing Academy, a youth football camp, in several cities. In 2012, proceeds from the camp went to the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association, for which Wilson is the National Ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 11, 2012 |title=Wilson comfortable in Seattle, ready to compete |url=https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ncsu/story/11304063/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830101242/https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ncsu/story/11304063/ |archive-date=August 30, 2012 |access-date=January 19, 2013 |website=WRALSportsFan.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson Helps Battle Diabetes |date=June 5, 2012 |publisher=French West Vaughan |url=http://www.fwv-us.com/blog/nfl-quarterback-russell-wilson-helps-battle-diabetes |access-date=August 29, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920054925/http://www.fwv-us.com/blog/nfl-quarterback-russell-wilson-helps-battle-diabetes |archive-date=September 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=248590788118843392 |user=RWPassAcademy |title=The @RWPassAcademy Tours 5 cities this offseason in Richmond, Raleigh, Madison, Spokane, & Seattle! |author=Russell Wilson Passing Academy |access-date=December 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409043323/https://twitter.com/RWPassAcademy/status/248590788118843392 |archive-date=April 9, 2016}}</ref> In 2013 and 2014, Wilson partnered with [[Russell Investments]] for its "Invested with Russell" program, which donated $3,000 to Wilson's charitable foundation for every touchdown he scored.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Invested with Russell |url=http://www.seahawks.com/promotions/2014/russell-investments/invest-with-russell.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010082040/http://www.seahawks.com/promotions/2014/russell-investments/invest-with-russell.html |archive-date=October 10, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2014 |website=Seattle Seahawks}}</ref>

Wilson co-hosts an annual charity golf event along with [[NASCAR]] driver [[Kasey Kahne]] at Suncadia Resort in [[Cle Elum, Washington]], to support various organizations, including [[Boys & Girls Clubs of America]] and the Seattle Children's Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2013 |title=Russell Wilson and Kasey Kahne Team Up for The Drive |url=http://kaseykahnefoundation.org/portfolio/russell-wilson-and-kasey-kahne-team-up-for-the-drive/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703114820/http://kaseykahnefoundation.org/portfolio/russell-wilson-and-kasey-kahne-team-up-for-the-drive/ |archive-date=July 3, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |website=Kasey Kahne Foundation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=487311323194073088 |user=KaseyKahneFndn |title=Awesome! Over $220k donated |author=Kasey Kahne Foundation |date=July 10, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411050425/https://twitter.com/KaseyKahneFndn/status/487311323194073088 |archive-date=April 11, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=July 2, 2015 |title=Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne fight cancer with The DRIVE |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2015/07/02/seahawks-quarterback-russell-wilson-and-nascar-driver-kasey-kahne-fight-cancer-drive |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022065402/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-quarterback-russell-wilson-and-nascar-driver-kasey-kahne-fight-c-125591 |archive-date=October 22, 2020 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=Seattle Seahawks}}</ref> In August 2016, Wilson's Why Not You Foundation raised $1,060,005 for the Seattle Children's Hospital's Strong Against Cancer initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiu |first=Melody |date=August 25, 2016 |title=Russell Wilson's Foundation Raises $1 Million for Children's Hospital |url=https://people.com/celebrity/russell-wilsons-foundation-raises-1-million-for-childrens-hospital/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921141032/http://www.people.com/article/russell-wilson-foundation-donates-one-million-dollars-childrens-hospital |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=December 11, 2021 |website=People}}</ref>

In March 2020, Wilson and Ciara partnered with [[Food Lifeline]] to donate one million meals to those in need during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mercer |first=Kevin |date=March 18, 2020 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, wife Ciara to donate 1 million meals to Seattle families |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2020/03/18/seattle-qb-russell-wilson-wife-ciara-donate-meals-to-families/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019135054/https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2020/03/18/seattle-qb-russell-wilson-wife-ciara-donate-meals-to-families/ |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=Sports Spectrum}}</ref>

In May 2022, Wilson and Ciara received the [[Paul Allen|Paul G. Allen]] Humanitarian Award for their philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to Seattle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Liz |date=May 27, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson and Ciara receive Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/27/russell-wilson-ciara-receive-paul-allen-humanitarian-award/ |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=www.seahawkswire.usatoday.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In July 2022, Wilson and Ciara pledged to donate $500,000 to nonprofit organizations in Colorado.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2022 |title=Russell Wilson, Ciara to donate $500k per year to Colorado nonprofits |url=https://www.9news.com/article/news/community/russell-wilson-ciara-charity/73-476486f4-c43a-4480-a9cf-45408fda34e2 |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=9news.com |language=en-US |via=Denver Business Journal}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|American football|Biography}}
* [[List of NCAA Division I FBS passing touchdowns leaders]]
* [[List of NCAA major college football yearly passing leaders]]
* [[List of Seattle Seahawks starting quarterbacks]]
* [[List of Super Bowl starting quarterbacks]]
* [[List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a perfect passer rating]]
* [[List of National Football League annual passing touchdowns leaders]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
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* [https://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/Mr-Lawrence-WONG Lawrence Wong] on Singapore Prime Minister's Office
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* [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/lawrence-wong Lawrence Wong] on [[Parliament of Singapore]]
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*[https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/russell-wilson/ Denver Broncos bio]
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For the actor, see Lawrence Wong (actor).
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wong.
The Honourable
Lawrence Wong
黄循财
Wong in 2023
Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore
Incumbent
Assumed office
13 June 2022
Serving with Heng Swee Keat (2019–present)
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
Preceded byVacant
Minister for Finance
Incumbent
Assumed office
15 May 2021
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
Second MinisterIndranee Rajah
Chee Hong Tat (since 2024)
Preceded byHeng Swee Keat
Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Incumbent
Assumed office
8 July 2023
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
Preceded byTharman Shanmugaratnam
Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Action Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
26 November 2022
Secretary-GeneralLee Hsien Loong
Preceded byPosition established
Ministerial offices 2012–⁠2021
Minister for Education
In office
27 July 2020 – 14 May 2021
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
Second MinisterMaliki Osman
Preceded byOng Ye Kung
Succeeded byChan Chun Sing
Second Minister for Finance
In office
22 August 2016 – 14 May 2021
Serving with Indranee Rajah (2018–2021)
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
MinisterHeng Swee Keat
Preceded byLim Hwee Hua
Minister for National Development
In office
1 October 2015 – 26 July 2020
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
Second MinisterDesmond Lee
Preceded byKhaw Boon Wan
Succeeded byDesmond Lee
Second Minister for Communications and Information
In office
1 May 2014 – 30 September 2015
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
MinisterYaacob Ibrahim
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth
In office
1 November 2012 – 30 September 2015
Acting: 1 November 2012 – 30 April 2014
Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong
Preceded byChan Chun Sing
(as Acting Minister of Community Development, Youth and Sports)
Succeeded byGrace Fu
Member of the Singapore Parliament
for Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC
(Limbang)
Incumbent
Assumed office
11 September 2015
Preceded byConstituency established
Member of the Singapore Parliament
for West Coast GRC
(Boon Lay)
In office
7 May 2011 – 24 August 2015
Preceded byHo Geok Choo
Succeeded byPatrick Tay
Personal details
Born
Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai

(1972-12-18) 18 December 1972 (age 51)
Singapore
Political partyPeople's Action Party
SpouseLoo Tze Lui
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • economist
  • civil servant
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Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai (Chinese: 黄循财; pinyin: Huáng Xúncái; born 18 December 1972)[1] is a Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant who has been serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore since 2022, Minister for Finance since 2021, Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Action Party since 2022, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore since 2023. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC since 2015, and previously the Boon Lay division of West Coast GRC between 2011 and 2015.

Prior to entering politics, Wong worked at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). He was Principal Private Secretary to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong between 2005 and 2008. He also served as the chief executive officer of the Energy Market Authority (EMA) between 2009 and 2011.[1]

Wong made his political debut in the 2011 general election where he contested in West Coast GRC as part of a five-member PAP team and won. Wong subsequently contested in Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC in the 2015 general election, and retained his parliamentary seat in the 2020 general election.

Prior to his appointment as Minister of Finance, Wong served as Minister for Culture, Community and Youth between 2012 and 2015, Second Minister of Communications and Information between 2014 and 2015, Minister for National Development between 2015 and 2020,[2] Second Minister of Finance between 2016 and 2021, and Minister for Education between 2020 and 2021.

Wong was co-chair of a multi-ministerial committee set up by the government in January 2020 to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore.[3] As Minister for Finance, he has overseen the gradual increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) which Lee's government has advocated for – 8% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, up from 7% which had been set since 2007. In April 2022, he was chosen as the leader of the PAP's fourth generation team, placing him in line as Lee's apparent successor.[4] Wong assumed the office of Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore on 13 June 2022, serving alongside Heng Swee Keat.[5] On 26 November 2022, Wong was appointed to the newly created position of Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Action Party.[6]

On 3 July 2023, it was announced that Wong will be appointed Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore on 8 July 2023. Wong had served as Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore between 2021 and 2023. He was also appointed Chairman of the Investment Strategies Committee of GIC, and Chairman of the International Advisory Council (IAC) of the Economic Development Board (EDB) on 7 July 2023 and 8 July 2023 respectively. Wong was subsequently appointed Deputy Chairman of GIC's Board of Directors on 1 October 2023.

Early life and education

Wong was born on 18 December 1972 in the eastern part of Singapore.[citation needed] He is an ethnic Singaporean Chinese of Hainanese descent[7] and was raised in the Methodist denomination of Christianity.[8] Growing up, Wong and his family lived in a public Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Marine Parade.[8] Wong's father worked as a sales executive while his mother was a teacher at his primary school.[8]

Wong attended Haig Boys' Primary School (now Tanjong Katong Primary School), Tanjong Katong Technical School (now Tanjong Katong Secondary School), and Victoria Junior College before going to college.[9][10]

Wong received a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1994 under the Public Service Commission scholarship.[11][12] He received a Master of Arts in applied economics from the University of Michigan in 1995 and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2004.[13][14]

Civil service career

Wong began his career as an economist working in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in August 1997.[15] It was the beginning of the 1997 Asian financial crisis and his first assignment involved preparing a report on regional economies and their effects on Singapore; he described the experience as "nothing that I learned in school prepared me for such an assignment" and recounted having to learn on the job.[16]

He was posted to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in January 2002 and then the Ministry of Health (MOH) in July 2004, where he served as Director of Healthcare Finance until May 2005. Wong served as the principal private secretary to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong between May 2005 and August 2008.[15]

In September 2008, Wong became deputy chief executive officer of the Energy Market Authority, rising to chief executive officer on 1 January 2009. He relinquished the role on 1 April 2011.[15]

Political career

Wong with Japanese Minister of Finance Shun'ichi Suzuki in May 2023

Wong entered politics at the 2011 general election when he contested as part of a five-member People's Action Party (PAP) team in West Coast GRC. The PAP team won with 66.66% of the vote against the Reform Party and Wong was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the Boon Lay ward of West Coast GRC.

On 21 May 2011, Wong was appointed Minister of State for Defence and Minister of State for Education. He was also appointed to the board of directors of the Monetary Authority of Singapore on 10 June 2011.[17] On 1 August 2012, he was promoted to Senior Minister of State for Information, Communications and the Arts and Senior Minister of State for Education. On 1 November 2012, he was appointed Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information.[18]

Wong led a team to bid for the Singapore Botanic Gardens to be recognised as Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.[19][20][21] Wong also spearheaded the free museum entry policy for all Singaporeans and permanent residents, to all national museums and heritage institutions from 18 May 2013.[22] In 2013, Wong also announced the setting up of a new S$100 million National Youth Fund for youth to champion community and social causes.[23]

On 1 May 2014, Wong was promoted to Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Communications and Information.[24] He was also a co-opted Member of the 32nd, 33rd and 35th CEC before his win in the election into the 36th PAP Central Executive Committee (CEC).[25] Wong was also appointed as the Head of the SG50 Programme Office that coordinates the work of five committees for Singapore's Golden Jubilee Year celebrations.[26] Wong was also the co-chair for the SG50 Culture and Community Committee in August 2013.[27]

As Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Wong was involved in the transformation of the Civic District[28][29]—the birthplace of modern Singapore which contained many institutions that have witnessed important turning points in Singapore's history. In January 2016, he assumed office as Chairman of the PAP Community Foundation from 2016 until June 2022 where it was handed over to Minister Josephine Teo[30] In August 2016, the National Arts Council attracted criticisms over the high consultation fees paid for a bin centre, as flagged by the Auditor-General's Office. Wong addressed the issue in Parliament, saying that the project was at acceptable cost due to the need for extensive study of the location and technicality involved with the building of the refuse centre in the Civic District.[31]

Under his charge, Wong also introduced the S$200 million Cultural Matching Fund, a dollar-for-dollar matching grant for cash donations to arts and heritage charities and Institutions of Public Character in Singapore.[32][33][34]

In the 2015 general election, Wong was part of a four-member PAP team contesting in the newly formed Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC. [35] The PAP team won with 68.7% of the vote against the Singapore Democratic Party and Wong was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the Limbang ward of Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC.

Wong was also the Chairman of the Steering Committee for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games.[36] Wong had also announced several key initiatives to get more Singaporeans involved in sports.[37] This includes a national movement called ActiveSG, which gives all Singaporeans and permanent residents ActiveSG$100 to sign up for sports programmes, and enter into swimming pools and gyms at the various sports centres islandwide.[38]

Wong also chaired the Singapore High Performance Sports Steering Committee, which provides strategic guidance on identifying and nurturing high performing sporting talents.[39] Wong said that the accomplishments of Singapore athletes at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games indicate that Singapore's investment in sports is paying off.[40]

On 1 October 2015, Wong became the Minister for National Development.[14] He also chaired the steering committee for the development of Jurong Lake Gardens.[41]

On 22 August 2016, Wong was appointed Second Minister for Finance,[42] in addition to being Minister for National Development.[43] On 29 August 2016, he stepped down from the board of directors of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and was replaced by Ong Ye Kung.[17][44]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, Wong and Gan Kim Yong were appointed co-chairs of a multi-ministerial committee formed by the government in January 2020 to manage the situation. On 26 March 2020, while paying tribute to frontline workers helping in Singapore's fight against COVID-19, Wong turned emotional and teary-eyed while delivering his address in Parliament. He thanked healthcare workers, as well as those working in cleaning, transport and security sectors for providing much-needed services to keep Singapore going during this difficult time.[45]

In the 2020 general election, Wong led a four-member PAP team to contest in Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC again. The PAP team won with 63.18% of the vote against the Singapore Democratic Party and Wong retained his seat as the Member of Parliament representing Limbang ward.[46]

On 27 July 2020, following a Cabinet reshuffle, Wong succeeded Ong Ye Kung as Minister for Education.[47] On 8 November that year, Wong was elected into the PAP's Central Executive Committee for the first time after rising to prominence for leading the Government's fight against COVID-19.[48]

On 15 May 2021, following another Cabinet reshuffle, Wong relinquished his portfolio as Minister for Education and became Minister for Finance after Heng relinquished his Cabinet portfolio.[49] On 28 May 2021, he was reappointed to the board of directors of the Monetary Authority of Singapore as deputy chair, replacing Lim Hng Kiang.[50][51]

In February 2022, Wong announced a S$500 million stimulus package due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. Wong also said the government would set aside an additional S$560 million to "help Singaporean citizens deal with the rising cost of living".[52]

Later in June 2022, Wong announced another $1.5 billion support package to provide targeted relief for lower-income and vulnerable groups.

At Budget 2023, Wong announced that the Assurance Package was enhanced from $6.6 billion, announced in 2022, to $9.6 billion. This was to offset additional GST expenses for the majority of Singaporean households for at least five years.

In September 2023, Wong announced an additional $1.1 billion Cost-of-Living (COL) Support Package to provide more relief for Singaporean households, especial lower- to middle-income families.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is handing over the leadership reins to Wong by the People's Action Party's birthday in 2024 and before the next Singapore general election.

Selection as fourth-generation leader

On 14 April 2022, Wong was selected as the leader of the PAP's fourth-generation (4G) team, succeeding Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who had stepped down as 4G leader on 8 April 2021.[53] Prior to his appointment, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delegated former PAP chairman Khaw Boon Wan to initiate a consultation process among the fourth-generation ministers of the Cabinet, aimed at garnering their individual views regarding the selection of a new 4G leader.[54] However, both Prime Minister Lee and Senior Ministers Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Teo Chee Hean, abstained from participating in the process.[55]

Wong received an "overwhelming majority" of support in the consultation process, surpassing that of Ong Ye Kung and Chan Chun Sing, his cabinet colleagues and co-contestants in the 4G leadership race.[56] He received 15 out of the 19 votes from the stakeholders polled, and as no candidate is allowed to vote for himself, this meant that only three other individuals did not vote for him as their first choice.[57] His candidature was unanimously endorsed by the Cabinet and subsequently, by the PAP MPs at a party caucus on 14 April.[58] His appointment was announced by Prime Minister Lee in a Facebook post the same day.[58]

As the new 4G leader, Wong subsequently emerged as Lee's apparent successor to the position of prime minister; the latter's initial plans to step down at the age of 70 had been thwarted by Heng's withdrawal.[59]

Deputy Prime Minister

On 6 June 2022, a Cabinet reshuffle was announced where Lawrence was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister, which further cemented his position as PM Lee Hsien Loong's successor. In addition to becoming Deputy Prime Minister, he was also named "Acting Prime Minister" in the PM's absence, he had also taken over responsibility of the Strategy Group in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from Heng Swee Keat.[60][61] On 28 June 2022, Wong launched the "Forward Singapore" movement[62] as part of his vision for a society that "benefits many, not a few".[63] The Forward Singapore report was released on 27 October 2023.[64] On 5 November 2023, incumbent Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that he would be passing his ministerial role to Wong in November 2024, before the next General Election, "if all goes well".[65]

Personal life

Wong married at the age of 28 but divorced his first wife after three years due to "incompatibility".[66][67] He has since married Loo Tze Lui, a former banker currently working in wealth management, and who was on the YMCA Singapore board of directors until 2023.[68][69][70] His elder brother is an aerospace engineer at DSO National Laboratories.[71]

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Political offices
Preceded by
New office
 Minister for Culture, Community and Youth
2012 – 2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for National Development
2015 – 2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
New office
 Second Minister for Finance
2016 – 2021 		Position abolished
Preceded by Minister for Education
2020 – 2021 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Finance
2021 – present 		Incumbent
Preceded by
New vacancy
 Deputy Prime Minister
2022 – present
Serving with: Heng Swee Keat
Parliament of Singapore
Preceded by Member of Parliament for
West Coast GRC (Boon Lay)
2011 – 2015 		Succeeded by
New constituency Member of Parliament for
Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC (Limbang)
2015 – present 		Incumbent
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