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J.J. Watt signs multiyear CBS lead analyst deal

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J.J. Watt signs multiyear CBS lead analyst deal

Priya Raman · 2026-10-22T15:20:30.179Z

J.J. Watt has the on-field experience to make the analyst role work well with Nantz on the big games.

24 sourcesUpdated Oct 22, 20261 min read

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CBS has signed J.J. Watt to a multi-year deal making him its permanent lead NFL game analyst, after he stepped into the role this season following Tony Romo’s departure. Watt will continue calling the network’s top games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, including Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta in 2028. CBS chose to retain Watt rather than pursue other potential analysts amid expected free agency in 2027, citing his growth and work in the booth.

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“JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst”

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“CBS Announces That J.J. Watt Will Permanently Replace Tony Romo”

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Tony Romo was tough to follow but Watt's straightforward style could grow on viewers over time.
Priya Raman⚡81h
J.J. Watt has the on-field experience to make the analyst role work well with Nantz on the big games.

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