CBS Sports has found its new voice for America’s biggest football games. JJ Watt, the former star defensive end, has been officially named the network’s new lead NFL analyst in a multi-year deal, taking over the top booth post following the exit of Tony Romo.
JJ Watt (Credits: Variety)
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Watt will continue to call CBS’ biggest games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson — a pairing that will include next season’s marquee assignment, when CBS telecasts Super Bowl LXII from Atlanta. The move formalizes what fans have watched develop in real time: Watt’s rapid rise from analyst-in-training to top-tier broadcaster.
David Berson, chairman of the global sports group at Skydance, CBS’ corporate parent, praised the hire: “I’ve had a front-row seat to JJ’s growth as a top-tier broadcaster, watching him tackle this role just like he did his hall-of-fame playing career. He’s insightful, entertaining, passionate, meticulous in his preparation, and the ultimate teammate.”
From Hall-of-Fame Career to Top Broadcast Booth
Few former players have transitioned to broadcasting with Watt’s speed. Known for his preparation habits as a player, he’s brought the same intensity to the booth — and CBS is betting that energy leads the network’s NFL coverage for years to come.
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Source: Variety — read the full story there.
