CBS Sports names future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt lead analyst for the 'NFL ON CBS' - CBS Sports

J.J. Watt has been named the permanent lead analyst for NFL ON CBS after signing a multi-year agreement, CBS Sports announced Thursday. Watt will continue working alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. He joined CBS Sports in 2023 as a studio analyst on THE NFL TODAY, moved into play-by-play calling in 2025, and began working with CBS’s lead announcing team at the start of the 2026 season. The network highlighted Watt’s preparation, communication skills, and experience as a broadcaster. Watt is a future Hall of Famer who played 12 NFL seasons—10 with the Houston Texans and two with the Arizona Cardinals—finishing with 114.5 sacks and is eligible for induction in 2028.