J.J. Watt appears set to stay in CBS' top NFL booth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
J.J. Watt is expected to continue in the top NFL broadcast booth for CBS this season, replacing Tony Romo. Romo has been absent from CBS' plans following an arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Watt will partner with Jim Nantz, starting with the Vikings-Packers game. If he performs well, he may secure the role permanently, as CBS looks to future plans without Romo, who is not anticipated to return to the network.
- •Watt promoted to CBS' top NFL booth alongside Jim Nantz.
- •Romo on leave following an arrest this summer.
- •Watt's performance in initial games will influence his future at CBS.
- •CBS executives invested in Watt's success following recent staff changes.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Insider: ‘Very good chance’ J.J. Watt is ‘long-term’ answer in CBS’ top NFL booth
"All signs continue to point to Tony Romo’s exit from CBS Sports being permanent, and it looks as if J.J. Watt could make his move into Romo’s spot permanent as well. Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin earlier this summer, and was later put on a leave of…
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