JJ Watt joins CBS NFL lead crew, replacing Tony Romo
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:32 AM
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.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — JJ 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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