Russell Wilson files for divorce

Married wife, Ashton in 2012

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ashton have filed for divorce.

The couple married in January of 2012, but in a statement released by the Seahawks Wednesday afternoon, Wilson says “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.”

They were married in Richmond, Virginia in January of 2012 just a few months before Wilson was drafted in the third round by Seattle.