JJ Watt permanently replaces Tony Romo as top game analyst for NFL on CBS

JJ Watt permanently replaces Tony Romo as top game analyst for NFL on CBS.

Key points

• JJ Watt, the former Houston Texans defensive lineman, has been named the NFL on CBS' lead game analyst permanently, including for Super Bowl 62 in Atlanta in 2028.
• Watt began calling games in 2025 alongside Ian Eagle after two seasons working for CBS' long-running studio show, "The NFL Today."
• Chris Bumbaca details the split between Tony Romo and CBS Sports after Romo's OWI arrest over the summer.
• "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, " remarked Berson.

JJ Watt permanently replaces Tony Romo as top game analyst for NFL on CBS. Chris Bumbaca USA TODAY. Tony Romo, CBS Sports part ways after OWI arrest.

Notably, the first seat in the upcoming game of NFL broadcaster musical chairs has been filled – by someone who was already occupying a coveted seat on an interim basis.

JJ Watt, the former Houston Texans defensive lineman, has been named the NFL on CBS' lead game analyst permanently, including for Super Bowl 62 in Atlanta in 2028. Watt has called games in the network's top booth with Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) this season after the arrest and eventual departure of Tony Romo. This person had held the title of No. 1 game analyst at CBS since 2017.

"I am incredibly honored and grateful to have the opportunity to represent CBS Sports and all of the fantastic people who make this place so special, " Watt remarked in a release announcing the news.

David Berson, chairman of the newly formed Skydance's Global Sports Group (after the merger with Paramount, CBS' former parent firm), stated "we are thrilled to have him leading our NFL coverage."

"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, " remarked Berson. "He's insightful, entertaining, passionate, meticulous in his preparation, and the ultimate teammate. He has a unique ability to see things and communicate to fans of all levels."

"From the brotherhood of 'The NFL Today' to my crews calling games, I couldn't ask for better teammates alongside me on this television journey, " Watt remarked in the release. "I am thankful to David Berson for his leadership, vision and trust. I love this job and can't wait to see ya Sunday with Jim and Tracy and plenty of more Sundays to come!"

Watt signed a new accord that will keep him with the business.

In a video message posted on social media, Watt remarked he woke up Monday morning to a missed call from Berson. This person informed him the news. (At first, Watt joked, he wondered whether he'd been reprimanded for hurting Nantz during a booth demonstration regarding punching the football to force a fumble.).

It's an incredible honor, and it's humbling, Watt remarked. There's only five seats that obtain to do this (call the Super Bowl). I do not take that responsibility lightly at all.

"I have an absolute blast doing it every single week and I cannot wait to continue to do it." Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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