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J.J. Watt Set to Replace Tony Romo on CBS Broadcast Team

8/4/2026

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J.J. Watt will replace Tony Romo on CBS’s top NFL broadcasting team.
Romo is on leave “until further notice” with $72 million left on his contract, prompting CBS to consider a $36 million settlement.
Greg Olsen, a three-Emmy Fox analyst who beat Tom Brady for Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst, could move to CBS.
NFL reporter John Ourand said Watt and Olsen are the two names to watch if Romo’s leave becomes permanent.

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J.J. Watt will replace Tony Romo on CBS’s top NFL broadcasting team.
Romo is on leave “until further notice” with $72 million left on his contract, prompting CBS to consider a $36 million settlement.
Greg Olsen, a three-Emmy Fox analyst who beat Tom Brady for Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst, could move to CBS.
NFL reporter John Ourand said Watt and Olsen are the two names to watch if Romo’s leave becomes permanent.