New function, new search for CBS Sports activities broadcaster J.J. Watt.
The previous Texans defensive finish rocked a “feathered and deadly” coiffure Sunday as he made his debut within the sales space alongside play-by-play caller Ian Eagle for the Jets’ dwelling opener towards the Steelers — a glance that stirred loads of chatter earlier than kickoff.
“90’s boy-band ahh haircut,” one X consumer wrote.
“Trying Good-looking as hell,” one other weighed in.
Though one viewer expressed disappointment over the fashion — “not a fan of the hair” — the three-time Defensive Participant of the 12 months drew reward on X for his first outing within the sales space.
“Jj watt is doing a improbable job,” one fan lauded, whereas one other shared, “JJ Watt is a good announcer.”
Watt, 36, joined CBS Sports activities in 2023 following the conclusion of his 12-year profession within the league.
The Wisconsin alum spent the primary 10 years of his prolific profession with the Texans, who drafted him eleventh total in 2011. He performed for the Cardinals in his last two years.
CBS introduced in March that Watt would shift to the sales space for the 2025 season after working as a studio analyst for “The NFL Right this moment.”
“There’s nothing higher than the vitality and pleasure of being within the stadium on recreation day within the NFL,” he stated in a press release on the time.”I couldn’t go up the chance to return to that environment every week, working with the most effective in Ian. Whereas I definitely miss delivering hits on the sphere, it is going to be good to depart the stadium with out taking any, except Ian decides to strive one thing loopy.”
Watt’s first project occurs to function youthful brother T.J. Watt, whose Steelers trailed the Jets at halftime, 17-19.
