JJ Watt Named CBS Sports New Lead NFL Analyst in Multiyear Deal
Variety • • sports
Key Points:
- JJ Watt has been named the new lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports, taking over the primary on-air role following Tony Romo's departure.
- Watt will continue to call CBS' top NFL games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, including Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta next season.
- Watt joined CBS Sports in 2023 and has quickly moved from studio analyst to the lead broadcast team, filling in for Romo after his legal and performance issues led to a split with CBS.
- CBS and other networks are heavily investing in top NFL announcers amid competitive contract renewals, with salaries for lead commentators estimated between $15 million and $20 million per season.
- CBS may face further talent challenges soon as veteran announcer Ian Eagle's contract is also reportedly set to expire, adding uncertainty to the network's NFL broadcast lineup.
