Watt lands new deal as full-time CBS lead analyst replacement for Romo
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Former defensive end J.J. Watt has signed a multi-year deal with CBS Sports to become the network's full-time lead NFL game analyst. In this new role, Watt replaces Tony Romo as the primary analyst for CBS's top games.
As part of the assignment, Watt will call games alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. The appointment places the former NFL player into one of the most prominent on-air broadcasting roles in professional sports media.
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ESPN NFL (US)Straightforward announcement focusing on the direct replacement of Tony Romo.
Variety (US)Broader industry perspective highlighting the scale of the multi-year deal.
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