Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt didn't stay unemployed for long. Months after retiring from the NFL, Watt announced he is joining CBS Sports as an NFL analyst.
in a release. In the new role, Watt"will serve as an NFL studio analyst across all platforms." He will appear on"The NFL Today" ahead of the Week 1 games.
Watt is far from the first player to transition to broadcasting following a successful NFL career. With the exception of host James Brown, every other NFL analyst who currently appears on"The NFL Today" is a former player. Watt will join a strong group, which includes Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason, Phil Simms and Nate Burleson.
In addition to providing studio analysis, a number of former NFL has transitioned to the broadcast booth after their playing careers ended. Greg Olsen and Tony Romo are among the more recent success stories in that area, and Tom Brady is. It's unclear if Watt will try his hand at broadcasting a game from the booth as part of the new role.
Watt brings a wealth of football knowledge to the job. Watt is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner and a five-time All-Pro. He's a lock to make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame the first year he's eligible. Being a good player guarantee success as a broadcaster, but it helps that Watt already has a strong camera presence.
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