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J.J. Watt promoted to top NFL analyst role at CBS Sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:02 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

J.J. Watt promoted to top NFL analyst role at CBS Sports

Summary

J.J. Watt has been confirmed as CBS Sports' new top NFL analyst, succeeding Tony Romo after his recent departure following an OWI arrest. Watt initially feared he was in trouble for an injury he caused to Jim Nantz during a segment but was pleasantly surprised by his promotion. He expressed his excitement for the role, which includes calling the Super Bowl in February 2028. Watt shared his appreciation for CBS and his broadcast teamwork while indicating plans for engaging moments with Nantz moving forward.

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•Watt replaces Tony Romo as CBS Sports' top NFL analyst.
•He was initially concerned about Jim Nantz's injury from a broadcast drill.
•Watt will call the Super Bowl in February 2028.
•He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and excitement for future broadcasts.
•Romo parted ways with CBS after pleading no contest to an OWI charge.

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4:02 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Watt thought he was ‘in trouble’ for Jim Nantz Peanut Punch injury when receiving news of CBS deal

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When he first received word of his new deal, CBS Sports’ JJ Watt thought he was “in trouble” for hurting Jim Nantz’s hand on his Peanut Punch attempt . However, the news he got was even better than he could’ve imagined. He took to social media to break his silence on his new deal, which makes his Tony Romo’s official replacement after his OWI […] The post J.J. Watt thought he was ‘in trouble’ for Jim Nantz Peanut Punch injury when receiving news of CBS deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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