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 Linked to Former 1,000-Yard WR Amid Offseason Workouts

    The Cleveland Browns are still sorting out their wide receiver depth and veteran pass-catcher Hunter Renfrow has been floated as a name the team should investigate.

  • Browns Send Message on Plan for Deshaun Watson’s Return

  • ‘Wild’ Proposed Trade Would Send Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to Browns

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Called Out After OTA Debut

  • Browns Sign Speedy Former Seahawks Receiver Ahead of OTAs

  • Browns Get Positive Update on Nick Chubb Ahead of OTAs

    Nick Chubb won't be on the field when the Cleveland Browns begin OTAs this week but the fan-favorite running back is trending in the right direction.

  • Browns Cut Ties With Quarterback in Interesting Reversal

  • Browns Receiver Predicted to be Squeezed Out Ahead of Season

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Issues 4-Word Statement on Opener

  • Extension for $100 Million Browns Playmaker Not ‘Imminent’

  • Viral Clip of Browns RB Nick Chubb Revs Up Speculation on Future

    A recent video of Nick Chubb training for his return has fueled speculation that the Cleveland Browns running back could be back sooner rather than later.

  • Browns Star David Njoku Sends Message to Cowboys on Opener

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Pitched as ‘Package Deal’ for NFC East Rival

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice Ahead of Defining Season

  • Browns Scoop Up ‘Workout Warrior’ Receiver After Release

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on Receiving End of Tom Brady Callout

  • Browns QB Named Among Top Trade Candidates

  • Browns Veteran Announces Retirement Plans Ahead of Season

  • Browns Add New QB Behind Deshaun Watson Amid Injury Issues

  • Browns Part Ways With Former Draft Pick Ahead of Rookie Camp

    The Cleveland Browns have parted ways with offensive lineman Dawson Deaton.

  • Browns RB Gets Vote of Confidence Amid Nick Chubb Uncertainty

  • Browns Strong Fit for Recently Released Cowboys WR

  • Browns Predicted to Land First-Round QB as Watson Successor

  • Browns CB Greg Newsome Breaks Silence on Extension Talks

  • Cowboys Send Strong Message on Dak Prescott’s Future Amid Rumors

    There's been little movement from the Dallas Cowboys on an extension for Dak Prescott, but the team is adamant that locking up their quarterback is still a "priority."

  • Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Called Out by T-Wolves for Dangerous Actions

  • Browns Send Strong Message on Nick Chubb’s Comeback Effort

  • Browns QB Named as Potential Trade Bait Amid Talent Surplus

  • Former Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. Finds New Home With AFC Contender

  • LeBron James Expected to Return to Lakers: Report

    All signals indicate that LeBron James will return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season.