Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has publicly questioned the marriage between retired NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara, calling Wilson a "zero" and Ciara "one of the most stunning women in the world." The comments were made during a recent episode of the "Wake Up" podcast, where Portnoy and his co-hosts were discussing high-profile couples.
Wilson and Ciara have been married since 2016 and share three children, with Ciara also having a son from a previous relationship. Portnoy expressed his bewilderment at the couple's dynamic, stating, "I don't know how that couple works." He further elaborated on his sentiment when a co-host suggested Wilson looked distinguished in a tuxedo, with Portnoy retorting, "Yeah, until he opens his mouth."
This public commentary comes shortly after Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL. The ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback and Super Bowl champion is set to join CBS Sports as an analyst for their Sunday NFL pregame show, replacing Matt Ryan. Wilson's illustrious NFL career spanned 14 seasons, beginning with the Seattle Seahawks, whom he led to a Super Bowl championship in 2013. He later played for the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants.
Ciara publicly supported Wilson's career transition, posting a message on social media calling him "the best in the world" and expressing pride in his new endeavor. Wilson's career statistics include 46,966 passing yards, 353 touchdown passes, and 114 interceptions. He is recognized for his consistent performance, being one of only seven quarterbacks to achieve ten Pro Bowl selections.