As J.J. Watt approaches his first fall in retirement, he has many options for his next career move as football season approaches. The former All-Pro defensive end has multiple offers on the table to join TV networks as an analyst, per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
CBS is the favorite to potentially land Watt in what would be a part-time role at first, while NBC and the NFL Network also have expressed interest, according to Marchand. CBS would be adding Watt to its current group of analysts instead of having him replace someone else, which allows him to have what Marchand described as an “elastic deadline.”
Last month, it was reported that Watt was being targeted by NBC to be part of its Big Ten TV coverage.
However, it remains unclear whether Watt wants to enter the TV world, especially so soon int retirement. After he retired in January, Watt opened up about his potential future on Twitter, saying he would consider getting into TV even though he previously never thought he would.
“Early in my career I said I would never do it, but I love the game too much to not be around it in some capacity,” Watt said.
At the time, Watt added that he also would consider coaching but lamented all the “other stuff” that goes along with the profession beyond just working with players.
Throughout the offseason, Watt has been considering different options in retirement, including potentially starting a podcast with his brother, T.J. Additionally, Watt and wife Kealia recently became minority owners of the Burnley Football Club in England.
