JJ Watt becomes full-time lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports
Former defensive end JJ Watt signed a multiyear deal to serve as the full-time lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports starting next season.
Role change confirmed by network
CBS Sports announced Thursday that Watt will officially replace Tony Romo in the broadcast booth. The former player had been filling in on an interim basis following Romo's departure. He will now join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for top games including the Super Bowl.
Watt joins lead team next year
The network executive David Berson praised Watt as a meticulous teammate with unique communication skills. Watt previously joined CBS in 2023 as a studio analyst before moving to the booth last season. His new contract covers regular broadcasts beginning at the start of the 2026 season.
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