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JJ Watt adds larger NFL broadcast role with CBS Sports

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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JJ Watt is growing his broadcast role with CBS Sports, heading from the studio into the broadcast booth during the 2025 NFL season.

The former Wisconsin star and likely future Pro Football Hall of Famer hung up his cleats at the end of the 2022 season after a 12-year NFL career. Watt predominantly starred for the Houston Texans and also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals.

After his career ended, Watt joined CBS Sports in 2023 as a studio analyst. Now, Watt will increase his role to become an NFL on CBS game analyst beginning this fall.

Watt will call games alongside Ian Eagle, one of CBS’s lead broadcasters in the NFL.

“There is nothing better than the energy and excitement of being in the stadium on game day in the NFL,” said Watt. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return to that atmosphere each week, working with one of the best in Ian. While I certainly miss delivering hits on the field, it will be nice to leave the stadium without taking any, unless Ian decides to try something crazy.”

Watt ended his career with 5 First-Team All-Pro appearances while capturing the Defensive Player of the Year Award 3 times in a 4-year span from 2012-15. His 114.5 career sacks ranks 24th all-time in NFL history.

“JJ is one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL, and a future Hall of Famer,” said David Berson, President and CEO, CBS Sports. “Over the last two years – as a studio analyst and on social media – he’s connected with fans through his passion, insight and desire to truly have fun. We can’t wait for him to now entertain viewers as a game analyst. Listening to JJ and Ian together each week will be a real treat for NFL fans.”

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.