Patrick Mahomes is signed to the Chiefs for seven more years, but forward-thinking executives at the NFL’s six television partners are already plotting what it will take to get the former MVP’s froggy voice into a broadcast booth. Whether it is Tony Romo’s rise and unexpected fall, Troy Aikman’s feud with partner Joe Buck, Greg … Read more
Amid the Monday-morning hustle of handling his children and feeding them breakfast, JJ Watt realized he had a missed call from CBS Sports president David Berson. The future Hall of Famer immediately thought of the worst, wondering: “Am I in trouble?” Perhaps he had crossed the line with his punch-drill exercises alongside Jim Nantz on … Read more
Tony’s out and JJ’s here to stay. CBS announced Wednesday it signed JJ Watt to a multi-year contract extension as the lead color analyst, a role previously held by Tony Romo. Romo joined CBS in 2017 and worked alongside Jim Nantz for nine seasons before an OWI arrest ended his time with the company. CBS … Read more
Usually injuries on NFL broadcasts happen on the football field, but on Sunday, a more unusual one happened. During their call of the Bills’ win over the Raiders, Jim Nantz and JJ Watt discussed the strategy players deploy when defenders try the “Peanut Punch.” CBS commentator Jim Nantz looks on during the first round of … Read more
CBS and Tony Romo have officially parted ways, ending the former Cowboys quarterback’s nine-year run as the network’s lead NFL analyst following the QB’s leave over an OWI arrest this summer. Things in the CBS booths will maintain the status quo, for now. “JJ Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson … Read more
There is still work to do in CBS’ No. 1 NFL broadcast booth. While on the call for the Steelers-Patriots game on Sunday, NFL fans witnessed an awkward moment between Jim Nantz and JJ Watt that turned into a “Pete and Repeat” scenario. Nantz began telling Mike McCarthy’s full circle story in coming back to … Read more
J.J. Watt is addressing CBS’ decision to elevate him to the No. 1 analyst spot on their NFL coverage, expressing excitement while noting that it’s “not the circumstances” he hoped it would be under. The former NFL star was tapped to replace Tony Romo on the network’s football coverage after the ex-Cowboys quarterback was arrested … Read more
Greg Olsen may have a path back to an “A” booth. With Tony Romo’s future uncertain at CBS following his OWI arrest that led to him being placed on leave “until further notice,” Olsen, a Fox commentator, could be a potential replacement, according to Puck. JJ Watt, who is filling Romo’s spot in the CBS … Read more
Tony Romo may be on the wrong end of another sack even in his post-playing days. The star CBS Sports announcer’s spot on the network’s NFL No. 1 broadcast is in jeopardy after his recent OWI arrest in Wisconsin, according to The Athletic. Romo, who has been placed on leave “until further notice,” will “have … Read more
Tony Romo will be replaced in the CBS Sports booth by an NFL legend for the time being. After being arrested recently on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, CBS announced Friday that the former Cowboys great was being placed “until further notice.” The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported Friday that JJ Watt … Read more
Pat McAfee has faced some heat in the wake of ESPN’s mass layoffs — and he’s not going quiet about it. Despite reportedly being in talks with ESPN on a new contract worth up to $65 million annually, McAfee said Tuesday that his eponymous show often gets blamed for the network’s layoffs — including this … Read more
Former NFL star JJ Watt slammed an MLS team for not recognizing his wife, Kealia. JJ and Kealia, a former United States women’s national team player, attended Real Salt Lake’s match Wednesday, and the club posted a photo of them captioned “Welcome to the Riot, JJ Watt and fam.” The post holds a photo of … Read more
J.J. Watt accomplished plenty on the football field as a five-time All-Pro. Now, the sack master is trying something different as a shark. Watt, 37, is joining “Shark Tank” for its 18th season as a guest investor in something that is almost a fitting dream come true. J.J. Watt is joining “Shark Tank” for its … Read more
A German soccer fan has accidentally become America’s newest tourism ambassador — one Taco Bell run, a Buc-ee’s pilgrimage and a Chili’s dinner at a time. Freddy, who posts on X as @FreddyLA7, has exploded in popularity after documenting his six-week World Cup road trip across the Southern United States with the kind of wide-eyed … Read more
As tipping prompts pop up everywhere — from coffee counters to convenience stores — many Americans are feeling fed up and confused about what’s appropriate. Now, even former NFL star JJ Watt is weighing in. Watt recently ignited debate on X after questioning whether to tip in a self-service scenario. He asked followers what they would do … Read more
It was a Houston homecoming J.J. Watt will long cherish. Before calling Sunday’s game between his former Texans team and the Jaguars, the CBS Sports announcer, 36, shared a sweet on-field moment with 3-year-old son Koa at NRG Stadium, where Watt suited up for Houston for 10 seasons. “It was the best,” Watt began. “This … Read more
New role, new look for CBS Sports broadcaster J.J. Watt. The former Texans defensive end rocked a “feathered and lethal” hairstyle Sunday as he made his debut in the booth alongside play-by-play caller Ian Eagle for the Jets’ home opener against the Steelers — a look that stirred plenty of chatter before kickoff. “90’s boy-band … Read more
Football fans will see a new duo on their TVs when they tune into some games on CBS this fall. J.J. Watt will make the jump from studio talking head to in-game analyst this upcoming season, joining Ian Eagle in the broadcast booth to form CBS’s No. 2 broadcast team. Eagle’s previous partner, Charles Davis, … Read more
Another beloved Phoenix sports figure lauded Paul Bissonnette for coming to the aid of the staff at a Scottsdale restaurant on Sunday night. Bissonnette, 39, was assaulted by six men after he stepped in to defend the manager and restaurant staff at Houston’s when the group started causing issues. Bissonnette, during a retelling of the … Read more
With a rowdy collection of Bills Mafia members watching behind the set, four members of the “NFL Today” crew jumped through folding tables — a traditional pregame move from Bills fans — during the CBS pregame show ahead of Buffalo’s Chiefs clash Sunday afternoon. Nate Burleson had perhaps the most impressive performance out of the … Read more