CBS Moves J.J. Watt to Color Commentator Role for 2025
J.J. Watt will move from his studio analyst role to become the color commentator in CBS's No. 2 game-day booth in 2025, while Charles Davis is set to succeed Gary Danielson as top college football analyst in 2026.
Published on April 2, 2025
CBS announced on March 27, 2025, that J.J. Watt will transition from his role as an NFL studio analyst to serving as the color commentator in the network’s No. 2 game-day booth, pairing him with Ian Eagle. Watt, a celebrated Hall of Famer, expressed his excitement about returning to the dynamic atmosphere of the stadium each week, further underlining his deep connection with the fans.
In related news, Charles Davis, who has previously worked alongside Eagle, will continue with CBS' NFL roster in 2025 before taking over as the top college football analyst in 2026, succeeding Gary Danielson, who is retiring after a distinguished 36-year career. CBS Sports President David Berson praised Watt’s passion and insight, and Gary Danielson expressed confidence in Davis’ ability to fill his shoes, marking a significant and timely transition for the network’s sports broadcasting lineup.