J.R. DeGroote
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J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Waikoloa, Hawaii

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a sports journalist covering the NFL and NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.

He covered local and statewide sports as a reporter for West Hawaii Today and has decades of experience in digital media with previous stops at SB Nation and Bleacher Report.

He has won multiple state, regional and national honors for sports reporting and photography.

Education

J.R. DeGroote earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State University in 2014.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

  • Browns Cut DE After Adding 2 New Pass-Rush Partners for Myles Garrett

    The Cleveland Browns are adding reinforcements to their defense, adding James Houston and Cameron Thomas to their pass-rush rotation.

  • Browns Predicted to Land Dual-Threat SEC Star to Replace Deshaun Watson

  • Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Responds to ‘Crazy’ Talk on Future

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Delivers Cryptic Tweet Heading Into Reunion

  • Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Delivers Bad News Ahead of Giants Matchup

  • Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Shades Browns With Head-Turning Comments

    Mike Tomlin had a unique perspective on the failed Hail Mary attempt during a loss to the Cleveland Browns that ended with two players fighting.

  • Jerry Jones Responds Directly to Micah Parsons’ Bold Statement

  • Cowboys Respond to Cooper Rush Injury News Ahead of Giants Game

  • Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News on Future With Browns

  • Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Had Message for Dan Quinn After Win

  • Browns Respond to Idea of Adding Former Giants QB Daniel Jones

    Daniel Jones has been floated as a quarterback option for the Cleveland Browns with uncertainty surrounding the team's future at the position.

  • Browns CB Greg Newsome Drops 3-Word Message for George Pickens After Fight

  • Myles Garrett Puts TJ Watt on Notice After Beating Steelers

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Responds to Vetoed Trade With 4-Word Message

  • Browns Urged to Make Trade for Rival Head Coach as Stefanski Replacement

  • Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski Sends Message on Mike Vrabel Amid Rumors

  • Cowboys Make Key Move With Dak Prescott Ahead of Texans Matchup

  • Browns Safety Juan Thornhill Claps Back at Critics With Post

  • Browns Nearing Decision on Kevin Stefanski’s Future After Embarrassing Loss

  • Falcons’ $180M QB Suggested as Replacement for Browns’ Deshaun Watson

    The Cleveland Browns will need to think outside the box to address their quarterback situation next season and Kirk Cousins has emerged as a popular option.

  • Calls Mount for Browns to Bench $21 Million Defender for Lack of Effort

  • Browns Linked to $75 Million QB as Deshaun Watson Replacement

  • CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Cooper Rush Ahead of Texans Clash

  • Browns Lose Promising Rookie for Extended Stretch After Practice Injury

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News on NFL Future

    The Cleveland Browns may not be done with Deshaun Watson after his season-ending Achilles injury but it doesn't look good for the former Pro Bowler.

  • Za’Darius Smith Deletes Controversial 1-Word Message After Trade to Lions

  • Browns Polarizing First-Round Pick Gets Bad News on Future

  • Browns Open to Trading Pro Bowl Pass-Catcher David Njoku

  • Browns Make Final Call on Jameis Winston’s Future

  • Browns QB Jameis Winston Gets Blasted for 3-INT Performance

    Jameis Winston had the Cleveland Browns offense humming during his debut but he couldn't replicate that against the Los Angeles Chargers.