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JJ Watt reflects on first year as CBS Sports NFL commentator

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

JJ Watt reflects on first year as CBS Sports NFL commentator

Summary

JJ Watt, former NFL defensive end, discusses his transition to CBS Sports as a studio analyst on The NFL Today. Initially skeptical of his abilities in the booth, Watt now embraces the role after a successful first year, enjoying the atmosphere and energy of the games. He worked alongside Ian Eagle and has plans for improvement in his second year. Watt expressed that he sees this role as a dream job, combining his passion for football with his insights and humor.

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Key Details

•JJ Watt joined CBS Sports after a 12-season NFL career.
•He initially doubted his ability as a color analyst.
•Watt enjoyed the atmosphere and learning opportunities in Year 1.
•He plans to implement new ideas in his second year.
•Watt feels this role allows him to share football insights with fans.

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After tormenting offenses for 12 seasons on the gridiron, former NFL defensive end JJ Watt’s football journey landed him at CBS Sports, working as a studio analyst on The NFL Today. But instead of covering a wide range of topics, what he really wanted to do was deep-dive into the sport he loved.
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