As has been rumored for weeks, former Houston Texans star JJ Watt is taking a big step in his career.
The DE superstar announced on Twitter that he will be joining CBS Sports as an analyst ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
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Very excited to join the crew for a few Sundays this fall! @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/TrF6PEzGAy
—JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 29, 2023
Watt shared a video giving some advice for those who are ready to start a new job, joking about this new opportunity in his career.
Several networks were reportedly going after Watt, who once commented that he would never do such a thing.
Watt later admitted that he was too enamored with the game to stay away for long, so he wanted to be close to football in any way possible.
In particular, this is a much safer environment for someone who was once one of the most dangerous players in the league in its heyday.
He spent 12 years in the league, earning five All-Pro selections and recording 69 sacks from 2012-15 alone.
He came pretty close to being named MVP in 2014 and won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, which is tied for most with Aaron Donald and Lawrence Taylor.
Watt also became a pillar of the community for his charity work in Houston, and is one of the most beloved and respected professional athletes of the past two decades.
It looked like he still had something left after posting double-digit sacks in the final year of his career.
Now, you’ll be able to share your knowledge and sense of humor with thousands of fans who tune in every week.
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