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J.J. Watt replaces Tony Romo as lead analyst on CBS NFL broadcasts

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

J.J. Watt replaces Tony Romo as lead analyst on CBS NFL broadcasts
Summary

J.J. Watt has joined the CBS lead broadcast team to cover NFL games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. The move follows Tony Romo being placed on indefinite leave after his July arrest for operating while intoxicated. Watt previously worked on the network’s secondary broadcast crew with announcer Ian Eagle. His debut in the new role is scheduled for the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings game on September 13. CBS president David Berson stated last month that the network has no official timetable for Romo’s potential return. The organization continues to evaluate the situation while Romo remains under contract through 2030.

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  • •J.J. Watt joins Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the lead CBS broadcast crew.
  • •Tony Romo is on indefinite leave following an OWI arrest in July.
  • •The first game featuring Watt is the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings matchup on September 13.
  • •CBS has provided no return date or final decision regarding the future of Tony Romo.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Long Will J.J. Watt Fill In for Tony Romo on CBS?
What they're saying
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Watt is stepping in for Romo during following his OWI arrest. Here's what we know about his indefinite leave and Watt's broadcast timeline.

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