Through the team office, Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson announced on Wednesday that he and his wife Ashton have filed for divorce.  This news comes a little more than two years after their marriage in January 2012, several months prior to Wilson being drafted by the Seahawks in the 3rd round, as the 75th pick of the NFL Draft. 

Russell and Ashton Wilson in happier times on NFL Draft Day 2012

The Seahawks released the following statement from Wilson on the announcement:

“I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. Clearly, decisions like these don’t come easy. Ashton and I respectfully ask for prayers, understanding and privacy during this difficult time. Moving forward, I will have no further comment on this personal matter.”

Out of respect for Russell and Ashton and their request/desire for privacy on this matter, we will avoid all of the speculation you may be seeing on social media.  Good luck to the both of them in moving forward with their lives and respective careers.  

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John Flesta
Displaced Oakland A's, Seattle Seahawks, and Minnesota Timberwolves fan in New Jersey.