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

  • Proposed Myles Garrett Trade Would Send Star to Lions for Historic Haul

    The Cleveland Browns have no plans to trade their star pass-rusher Myles Garrett, but their stance could shift for the right offer.

  • Browns’ Za’Darius Smith Misses Practice Amid Trade Speculation

  • Lions Tease ‘Imminent’ Trade With Browns DE Za’Darius Smith in Spotlight

  • Browns QB Jameis Winston Issues Perfect 2-Word Message After Beating Ravens

  • Browns Ripped for Deshaun Watson Decision After Beating Ravens

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson ‘Willing’ to Return Despite Reaction to Injury

    Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles injury may not mark the end of his time with the Cleveland Browns.

  • Browns DE Myles Garrett Gives 4-Word Response to Potential Trade

  • Jerry Jeudy Has 3-Word Solution for Browns After Sideline Spat

  • Browns Get Timeline for Deshaun Watson’s Return

  • New Browns QB Bailey Zappe Sends Message on Jameis Winston

  • Browns RB Gets Bad News on Future After Being Ruled Out for Year

    Nyheim Hines will not be playing for the Cleveland Browns this season.

  • Browns Fans Call for DT Shelby Harris to be Released After Comments

  • Browns Sign Former Patriots Starting QB After Deshaun Watson Injury

  • Browns Bench Receiver During Loss to Bengals for Disciplinary Issue

  • Myles Garrett Rips Browns Fans for Actions After Deshaun Watson Injury

  • Browns Provide Update on Deshaun Watson After QB Carted Off the Field

  • Browns Pump Brakes on Nick Chubb’s Return Against Bengals

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Parting Message to Amari Cooper

  • Browns Reunite With Receiver After Trading Amari Cooper

  • Browns Star Issues 6-Word Statement After Amari Cooper Trade

    The Cleveland Browns are shipping their No. 1 receiver, Amari Cooper, to the Buffalo Bills, adding another gut punch to an already miserable season.The Browns agreed to ship Cooper to the Bills for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick. They also packaged a sixth-round pick in the deal.“We appreciate Amari’s hard work, […]

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Named Trade Target to Replace DPOY Frontrunner

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Drops Message for Nick Chubb After Loss to Eagles

  • Former Browns Lineman Rips Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Decision

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Ripped After Another Miserable Outing: ‘I Don’t Get It’

  • Browns Terminate Wide Receiver Ahead of Eagles Matchup

    The Cleveland Browns have cut wide receiver James Proche II ahead of the team's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

  • Browns Make Final Call on Nick Chubb’s Status for Eagles Matchup

  • Deshaun Watson’s Personal Coach Fires Back Amid Benching Talk

  • Browns Reveal Chances of Nick Chubb Returning for Week 6

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Fires Back at Commanders Defender

  • Browns Part Ways with RB as Nick Chubb’s Return Nears

    The Cleveland Browns made a series of roster moves on Tuesday that indicate some key players — including Nick Chubb — are gearing up to return to the active roster.