JJ Watt joins CBS NFL lead crew, replacing Tony Romo
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:21 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
JJ Watt has been promoted to the CBS NFL lead broadcasting crew, taking over for Tony Romo. The former NFL star expressed excitement via social media about the opportunity, acknowledging the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Romo's leave due to an OWI-related arrest. Watt, who retired in 2022, has been part of CBS since 2023 and will call the Green Bay Packers' season opener on September 13. He will work alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
- •Watt replaces Tony Romo, who is on leave after an OWI arrest.
- •He will call the Packers' season opener against Minnesota on September 13.
- •Watt joined CBS in 2023 after retiring from the NFL.
- •He has received positive feedback from fans during his previous broadcasts.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Watt finally breaks silence after moving into Tony Romo’s spot on CBS’s top team
- 2:20 PMcleveland.com — JJ Watt, Tony Romo’s replacement at CBS, speaks out about new role calling NFL games - Cleveland.com
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — ‘See you in Minnesota’ – J.J. Watt breaks silence after replacing Tony Romo on CBS’ top NFL crew
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — J.J. Watt breaks silence with honest message on joining top CBS NFL crew
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — JJ Watt reacts to promotion to CBS NFL lead crew, replacing Tony Romo
"J.J. Watt broke his silence on replacing Tony Romo on CBS's top NFL booth following Romo's arrest, while the network remains undecided on Romo's contract.
"JJ Watt says he's "incredibly excited" about the opportunity to join the CBS lead NFL broadcasting crew with Jim Nantz.
"J. J. Watt has finally addressed his role with CBS Sports in the absence of Tony Romo ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:31 PMJ.J. Watt finally breaks silence after moving into Tony Romo’s spot on CBS’s top team
J.J. Watt broke his silence on replacing Tony Romo on CBS's top NFL booth following Romo's arrest, while the network remains undecided on Romo's contract.
- cleveland.comAug 12, 2026, 2:20 PMJJ Watt, Tony Romo’s replacement at CBS, speaks out about new role calling NFL games - Cleveland.com
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:21 PM‘See you in Minnesota’ – J.J. Watt breaks silence after replacing Tony Romo on CBS’ top NFL crew
J. J. Watt has finally addressed his role with CBS Sports in the absence of Tony Romo ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 11:25 AMJ.J. Watt breaks silence with honest message on joining top CBS NFL crew
J.J. Watt revealed why he hasn't "said much" since replacing Tony Romo as the NFL analyst with CBS's Jim Nantz.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:32 AMJJ Watt reacts to promotion to CBS NFL lead crew, replacing Tony Romo
JJ Watt says he's "incredibly excited" about the opportunity to join the CBS lead NFL broadcasting crew with Jim Nantz.
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