Russell Wilson has filed for divorce after two years of marriage.

Wilson and his wife Ashton were married in January 2012, just three months before Wilson was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft.

"I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," Wilson said in a statement released by the Seattle Seahawks. "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 matter."