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Ross Tucker joins the second CBS Sports NFL booth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Ross Tucker joins the second CBS Sports NFL booth

Summary

Ross Tucker has been elevated to the CBS Sports second NFL booth following the network's decision to place Tony Romo on leave. Romo was placed on leave last week amid an arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, leading to J.J. Watt moving into the lead booth. Tucker, who has been an analyst for the network since 2018, will work alongside play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle. The two have an established working relationship from previous NFL broadcasts on Westwood One radio. While the long-term status of the booth remains subject to the developments of the legal situation involving Romo, CBS Sports has confirmed the broadcast pairing for the opening week of the season. Tucker continues to prepare for upcoming game assignments, specifically citing his focus on the matchup between the Bills and the Texans.

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By the Numbers

•Ross Tucker replaces J.J. Watt in the second CBS Sports booth.
•Tony Romo was placed on leave by the network last week.
•Tucker and Ian Eagle previously worked together on Westwood One radio.
•CBS Sports has currently only announced broadcast assignments for Week 1.
•Tucker has served as a CBS Sports game analyst since 2018.

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"For me, I’m just so focused on an incredible game between the Bills and the Texans. I’m sure whatever ends up being the situation, I’m going to cross that bridge when it comes." The post The Opportunity Ross Tucker Didn’t Expect: CBS Sports’ Second NFL Booth appeared first on Barrett Media.
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