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NFL·BREAKING·October 22, 2026 11:15 AM ET

J.J. Watt agrees to multi-year deal as CBS lead NFL game analyst

He remains paired with Jim Nantz after Tony Romo's exit.

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What happened: CBS Sports announced Thursday that Watt will continue calling the network's top NFL broadcasts alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. Watt originally stepped into the lead booth on July 31 when CBS placed Tony Romo on leave.

Why it matters: The agreement locks in CBS's marquee broadcast trio less than three weeks after the network parted ways with Romo following his no-contest DUI plea. Securing Watt on a multi-year commitment removes any midseason uncertainty in the lead booth for the remainder of the 2026 NFL slate.

What to watch: Watt, Nantz, and Wolfson continue their regular-season broadcast assignments in CBS's marquee Sunday window.

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