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Tony Romo’s shaky Wild Card performance opens door for Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt in CBS top booth

Ian Eagle (left) and J.J. Watt (right) before Steelers-Pats during Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season.

Ian Eagle can’t stop gushing about J.J. Watt’s rookie broadcasting season

The CBS play-by-play voice praised Watt's humility, preparation, and ability to connect beyond football.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 11, 2026 0
J.J. Watt and Ian Eagle in the CBS booth on Nov. 23, 2025.

J.J. Watt: ‘I absolutely loved’ first season in CBS booth ‘way more than I thought’

"Having a guy like Ian (Eagle) who is a stellar play-by-play guy but also has the wit and the humor and the personality to play off of, we had such great chemistry."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 7, 2026 0
JJ Watt and Ian Eagle

Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt hilariously mock Gene Steratore’s audio issues

"Alright, Gene. I don't know if you're actually doing laps in a pool."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 28, 2025 0
Ian Eagle Stranger Things Netflix

Ian Eagle had the perfect Stranger Things joke for the NFL on Netflix

The NFL returned to Netflix for their annual Christmas Day showcase. And while much of America might still...

By Matt Yoder OnDec 26, 2025 0
Ian Eagle and Bills kicker

Ian Eagle takes responsibility for announcer jinx on Bills’ missed extra point: ‘That’s on me’

"Did you jinx him while he was kicking?"

By Sean Keeley OnDec 21, 2025 0
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images, Allen Kee / ESPN Images, Troy Taormina-Imagn Images, Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images, Fox Sports

ABC

The 2025 Awfulies: Best play-by-play announcers

J.J. Watt during his broadcasting debut for the NFL on CBS.

J.J. Watt says he’s yet to hear from NFL about his referee criticism

"I’ve been waiting for the tap on my shoulder to say, ‘Hey, you’re a little hard on the refs here, pal.’"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 10, 2025 0
J.J. Watt on The Dan Patrick Show on Thursday, Nov. 6.

J.J. Watt appreciates opposing fans being kind about him calling his brother’s games

"From the fan reaction, I'm very appreciative of all the opposing fans who have been so kind because I have consciously tried to keep it extremely unbiased."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 7, 2025 0
A J.J. Watt college photo from his Wisconsin Badgers football days is shown on the Browns-Steelers NFL on CBS broadcast. Photo Credit: CBS

J.J. Watt can’t believe his ‘bad look’ in college photo

"Oh my gosh. I was fat, and I had a weird facial hair situation going on."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 12, 2025 0
Ian Eagle and Sarah Kustok on a 2019-20 YES broadcast.

Ian Eagle to ‘considerably’ shrink Nets role to fit Amazon gig

Eagle, the Nets' TV voice since 1995, will call just 10-15 games for the team this season.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 5, 2025 0
Ian Eagle (left) and J.J. Watt (right) before Steelers-Pats during Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season.

Peter Schrager shares effusive praise for J.J. Watt: ‘He’s having fun with it’

"I've been really enjoying J.J. Watt on these broadcasts."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 25, 2025 0
Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt in honor of the 50th anniversary of CBS NFL pregame show 'The NFL Today'. Photo Credit: CBS

Ian Eagle makes J.J. Watt laugh in CBS retro looks

"The over/under was two seconds for J.J. to lose it. I should've taken the under."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 21, 2025 0
J.J. Watt during his broadcasting debut for the NFL on CBS.

Ian Eagle couldn’t be happier with J.J. Watt partnership

"It's been a blast."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 21, 2025 0
Feb 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Broadcaster Ian Eagle before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns at Fertitta Center.

Ian Eagle shuts down ‘inside info’ production meeting myth amid Tom Brady controversy

"The idea that any broadcast crew just walks into a facility and they're getting inside information is just not true; it just doesn't work that way."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 19, 2025 0
Netflix Christmas GameDay cake

Netflix reportedly finalizes ‘NFL Christmas GameDay’ doubleheader broadcast booths

The Eagles are back, along with some new names in the analyst seats.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 16, 2025 0
Ian Eagle standing over JJ Watt on the call of the Week 2 game between the Rams and Titans

Ian Eagle makes light of height disparity while standing over J.J. Watt: ‘How you doing down there?’

"It's breezy. Nice and breezy."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 14, 2025 0
Sep 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; NFL referee Shawn Smith (14) flips the coin as brothers Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) take part before their game against at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 28-21.

J.J. Watt pretended he didn’t know brother in production meeting

"I had to be in that meeting with him and pretend that we don't talk every day of the week, and ask him questions like we don't know each other."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 8, 2025 0
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; The New York Jets score a touchdown during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium.

Ian Eagle ensures Jets game gets New Jersey B-roll instead of New York

"We're not going to be the crew that pretends we're in New York when we're in New Jersey."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 7, 2025 0
Photo Credit: CBS

CBS

J.J. Watt showed real promise in CBS analyst debut

Shirtless J.J. Watt and Ian Eagle

Ian Eagle knows he and J.J. Watt are ‘the most yolked’ NFL booth

"I’m hearing from a lot of people and everybody seems to be saying, ‘You’re the most yolked booth.’ And I know"

By Brandon Contes OnSep 5, 2025 0
Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Former player J.J. Watt in attendance of the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

J.J. Watt already raving about chemistry with Ian Eagle

"One of the main reasons I’m so excited to do it is because I’m with Ian Eagle."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 17, 2025 0
Noah Eagle addresses nepotism complaints.

Noah Eagle embraces nepotism claims as broadcasting resume grows

"If I wasn't OK with that, I certainly wouldn't have gone into this."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 18, 2025 0
Paul Rudd, David Zaslav and John McEnroe at Knicks-Pistongs game

Ian Eagle touts David Zaslav continuing TNT’s relationship with NBA in spite of losing games

"David has continued the relationship with the NBA over the next decade, finding innovative ways to partner up"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 22, 2025 0
Dan Orlovsky on ESPN's First Take

CBS reportedly made push for ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky to replace Gary Danielson

The ESPN analyst turned CBS down.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 13, 2025 0

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