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JJ Watt lands long-term CBS deal after replacing Tony Romo following OWI arrest

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Richter, E. (2026, October 22). JJ Watt lands long-term CBS deal after replacing Tony Romo following OWI arrest. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/sports/jj-watt-lands-long-term-cbs-deal-after-replacing-tony-romo-following-owi-arrest/

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CBS has signed JJ Watt to a multi-year contract extension as the lead color analyst for NFL games, replacing Tony Romo who was fired after an OWI arrest. The news follows Romo’s departure from CBS earlier this year, ending his nine-season tenure with the network. While financial details of Watt's new deal are not yet released, it is noted that Romo had a remaining $72 million on his contract which was settled to allow for CBS’s transition. This move comes amid significant changes in NFL broadcasting booths as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck navigate their own contract disputes.

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CBS signed JJ Watt to a multi-year contract extension on October 22, 2026, making him the permanent lead color analyst for NFL games after temporarily replacing Tony Romo, who was let go following an OWI arrest. Romo's departure came with a settlement of his remaining $72 million contract over four years. The move solidifies Watt’s position at CBS as NFL broadcasting sees significant changes, including speculation about replacements for retiring analysts like Troy Aikman and the potential involvement of current coaches in TV roles.

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He had $72 million left on the remaining four years of his contract, which the two settled to allow CBS to move on from Romo and move forward with Watt, who originally replaced him on a temporary basis.

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🔮 As he is set for free agency, everyone is guessing who will take Aikman’s place, with many adding that Greg Olson could head to ESPN after being demoted to Fox’s No. 2 booth and some are even projecting that current NFL coaches will leave their respective positions to sit next to Buck.

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JJ Watt lands long-term CBS deal after replacing Tony Romo following OWI arrest · assertive framing

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Tony’s out and JJ’s here to stay. asserted

JJ → ’ → ?

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. asserted

it → announce → Romo

Romo joined CBS in 2017 and worked alongside Jim Nantz for nine seasons before an OWI arrest ended his time with the company. asserted

arrest → join → company

The deal terms were not yet announced, but Romo was paid handsomely in that role. asserted

Romo → announce → role

who → have → basis

The NFL broadcasting booths are moving like musical chairs right now, as Troy Aikman is knee-deep in a beef with his partner, Joe Buck, over his contract dispute with ESPN. asserted

Aikman → move → ESPN

As he is set for free agency, everyone is guessing who will take Aikman’s place, with many adding that Greg Olson could head to ESPN after being demoted to Fox’s No. 2 booth and some are even projecting that current NFL coaches will leave their respective positions to sit next to Buck. uncertain

coaches → set → Buck

With Watt locked in at CBS, that’s one potential candidate off the table elsewhere, as they have one of the few stable teams in the industry at the moment. asserted

they → lock → moment

JJ Watt lands long-term CBS deal after replacing Tony Romo following OWI arrest

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