J.J. Watt joins CBS Sports as NFL studio analyst
Three-time NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr J.J. Watt agreed to a multi-year contract to seem on CBS Sports activities, the community introduced Thursday.
Per CBS Sports activities, Watt will function an NFL studio analyst throughout the community’s numerous platforms starting this upcoming season.
“We’re thrilled to welcome J.J. to the CBS Sports activities household and add one of many best defensive gamers of all time to our staff,” David Berson, president of CBS Sports activities, mentioned in a press release. “As he steps off the sphere after a Corridor of Fame profession, J.J. brings deep ardour, distinctive insights and opinions from right this moment’s NFL. We expect followers will love what J.J. brings to our protection.”
Watt, 34, introduced his retirement from the NFL in December after 12 seasons.
A five-time All-Professional and five-time Professional Bowl honoree, Watt additionally was named to the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame All-2010s Group.
“I like the sport an excessive amount of to be away from it completely,” Watt mentioned in a press release. “I am very excited to be becoming a member of CBS Sports activities to contribute throughout all their NFL exhibits and platforms, together with working alongside and studying from JB (James Brown), Coach (Invoice Cowher), Boomer (Esiason), Phil (Simms) and Nate (Burleson) this fall. Hopefully followers will get pleasure from insights and data I’ve gained over my 12 years within the NFL and if we’re fortunate, we’ll share a number of laughs alongside the best way as properly.”
Watt inadvertently offered a number of chuckles whereas revealing the information on Twitter.
After mistakenly telling his followers that he obtained a job at “CVS,” Watt rapidly posted one other video and turned his hat round.
“Somewhat professional tip on the market for anyone beginning a brand new job. Do not screw up the announcement,” Watt mentioned. “It isn’t a great way to start out your first day on the job — particularly if that job is at a worldwide community with hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands of viewers, tons of of Emmys — you simply need to begin off on a greater foot.
“I can be working at CBS this fall, the important thing was on the hat the entire time.”
–Area Stage Media
