Trending topics:
NFL

NFL News: J.J. Watt follows Tom Brady's footsteps, joins broadcasting network

J.J. Watt recenlty retired, but he still wants to be attached to football. The former Houston Texans player is set to follow Tom Brady's footsteps by joining a broadcasting network to be their NFL analyst.

J.J. Watt (Super Bowl LVII NFL 2023)
© Mike Lawrie/Getty ImagesJ.J. Watt (Super Bowl LVII NFL 2023)

At the end of the 2022 NFL season, both J.J. Watt and Tom Brady decided to retire. The ex-quarterback is set to become FOX Sports main football analyst in fall of 2024, and the former defensive end will follow his footsteps as he will also join a broadcasting network soon.

J.J. Watt is considered as one of the greatest defensive players of all time. He was selected with the 11th-overall pick in 2011 by the Houston Texans, which will induct him into their Ring of Honor in Week 4 when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Two-time Super Bowl champions: \'Brady hates my mom\'

see also

In 2021, Watt made a blockbuster move by signing with the Arizona Cardinals. However, two seasons later, he made the decision to retire from football due to injuries. He struggled to maintain his health and didn’t have enough playing time with the NFC west squad.

Advertisement

J.J. Watt signs deal with CBS Sports to become their NFL studio analyst

J.J. Watt will go through history as one of the best pass rushers the NFL has ever seen. He was one of the most dominant players uring his time with the Houston Texans, winning three Defensive Player of the Year awards during his career.

However, the end of his journey through the league was not the most ideal. Injuries prevented him from performing at his peak level with the Cardinals, leading him to make the decision to retire from football after just two years in Arizona.

Advertisement

A few months later, Watt is back to football. The former Wisonsin player has agreed terms with CBS Sports to be their NFL studio analyst, signing a multi-year deal with the network.

NFL 2023: Why are Tom Brady and JJ Watt still available as free agents in retirement?

see also

Watt will be following in Brady’s footsteps, as the latter also retired at the end of the 2022 NFL season and signed with FOX Sports as their main football analyst. However, the former quarterback is scheduled to join the broadcast in the fall of 2024 instead of the current year.

Advertisement

ALSO READ

NBA News: Raptors' Rajakovic raises the bar for rising star RJ Barrett after loss to LeBron's Lakers
NBA

NBA News: Raptors' Rajakovic raises the bar for rising star RJ Barrett after loss to LeBron's Lakers

NFL News: Green Bay Packers make final decision on Jordan Love as starting QB against Lions
NFL

NFL News: Green Bay Packers make final decision on Jordan Love as starting QB against Lions

NFL News: Jerry Jones sends clear message to Dak Prescott and strong warning to rest of Dallas Cowboys
NFL

NFL News: Jerry Jones sends clear message to Dak Prescott and strong warning to rest of Dallas Cowboys

NFL News: Lions HC Dan Campbell makes something clear about visiting the Packers at Lambeau Field
NFL

NFL News: Lions HC Dan Campbell makes something clear about visiting the Packers at Lambeau Field

Better Collective Logo