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CBS confirms JJ Watt as Tony Romo's replacement on NFL broadcasts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:47 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

CBS confirms JJ Watt as Tony Romo's replacement on NFL broadcasts

Summary

CBS Sports announced that JJ Watt will serve as the lead game analyst for NFL broadcasts alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. This decision follows Tony Romo's permanent departure from the network after his OWI arrest earlier in the summer, which left CBS without its top analyst for the current season. Watt has been filling in during Romo's absence and has now signed a multi-year deal to continue in the role. CBS expressed confidence in Watt's ability to deliver insightful commentary and maintain high broadcasting standards. Jim Nantz noted that Romo will likely return to the industry in some capacity in the future.

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By the Numbers

•JJ Watt officially replaces Tony Romo as CBS's lead game analyst.
•Romo's leave became permanent after an OWI arrest this summer.
•Watt has been praised for his insights and engaging commentary.
•Jim Nantz anticipates Romo will return to broadcasting eventually.
•Watt completes a multi-year deal to lead CBS's NFL commentary team.

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Earlier this month, CBS announced that NFL game analyst Tony Romo’s leave from the network had officially been made permanent, ending the former quarterback’s tenure as the network’s top NFL analyst after his OWI arrest in Milwaukee over the summer. Romo hadn’t called a game this season, and his absence left CBS without the analyst…
— Yahoo Sports

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