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Texans Legend J.J. Watt Making Move CBS Broadcast Booth?

According to reports, Houston Texans Legend J.J. Watt may have found his next career calling

Matt Galatzan

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Former Houston Texans Legend J.J. Watt recently announced his retirement from the NFL at the conclusion of the 2022 season, marking the end of one of the most dominant defensive careers in NFL history.

However, Watt's career in football may not be over just yet. 

According to reports from the New York Post, Watt could be considering a job in the booth with CBS on Sundays and is considered to be the favorite for the role. However, this would not be a full-time role. 

Per the report, Watt would make select appearances during the 2023 season, as well as being part of the coverage team for Super Bowl LVIII. NBC and NFL Network have also reportedly shown interest in Watt. 

Watt spent 10 seasons in Houston with the Texans and was selected with the 11th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft.

A three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, five Pro Bowl selections and five First-Team All-Pro honors in 128 games with the Texans — Watt ranks 24th in league history with 114.5 career sacks. 

The legacy Watt left on the gridiron is incomparable. But he left a greater impact off the field.

Watt left an enormous impact on Houston's community with his charitable work. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year solidified his connection to the City of Houston by serving as an unwavering fixture of hope. Watt raised more than $41 million to support those impacted.

Watt has entrenched himself in Houston's sports history with his motto "Dream Big, Work Hard," which he began as a two-star prospect during his college days at the University of Wisconsin. 

Now Watt's NFL dream is over, but depending on what he ultimately chooses to do next, another career in football could be on the Horizon. 

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com