JJ Watt to Join CBS Sports Booth as Commentator
JJ Watt will be stepping into the CBS Sports booth as a commentator, temporarily replacing Tony Romo following Romo's arrest. This change is effective immediately and is for an unspecified duration.
New York, NY, July 31, 2026 —
Former NFL star JJ Watt is set to join the CBS Sports broadcast booth as a commentator. The move comes as a temporary replacement for Tony Romo, who was recently arrested. Watt’s commentary role is effective immediately, and the duration for which he will be filling in has not yet been specified.
Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, has previously expressed interest in broadcasting after his playing career. His transition into the booth marks a significant step in his post-playing career endeavors.
The specifics of Tony Romo’s arrest and the subsequent impact on his broadcasting schedule have not been fully detailed. CBS Sports has not released a statement regarding the length of Watt’s tenure or further plans for the commentator role.
Story summarized from the original created by Erich Richter on nypost.com, see more information here.
