CBS names J.J. Watt its No. 1 analyst beyond 2026
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- CBS has announced a multi-year agreement with J.J. Watt to serve as their No. 1 NFL analyst, extending beyond his initial one-year stint replacing Tony Romo.
- Watt's contract runs at least through the next Super Bowl, solidifying his role as the lead NFL broadcaster for CBS.
- The decision to retain Watt eliminates a potential broadcasting seat for other high-profile analysts like Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen.
- With Watt secured, options for Aikman may be limited to Thursday Night Football or a secondary role at Fox, potentially at a lower salary than his previous ESPN deal.
- CBS’s move narrows the competitive landscape for top NFL broadcasting jobs, impacting several prominent former players and analysts seeking high-profile media roles.
