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 First-Round Pick Gets Bad News on Future in Cleveland

    Offensive tackle Jedrick Wills may have played his last snap in a Cleveland Browns uniform.

  • Steelers WR George Pickens’ Latest Comment on Browns Has Everyone Talking

  • Browns Send Message to George Pickens Ahead of Rematch

  • Cowboys Make Final Call on Signing 29-INT Former All-Pro

  • Mike McCarthy Reacts to Dak Prescott’s Comments on Cowboys’ Future

  • Browns Cut Ties With Receiver Ahead of Steelers Game

    The Cleveland Browns have waived wide receiver and special teams contributor Jaelon Darden ahead of a matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • Troy Aikman Rips Browns QB Deshaun Watson During Loss to Broncos

  • Browns Bring Back QB After Jameis Winstonʻs 3-INT Performance

  • Browns Urged to Make Drastic Move With Nick Chubb

  • Myles Garrett Delivers Blunt Message on Browns’ Mission After Loss to Broncos

  • Browns Cut Ties With QB Ahead of Matchup With Broncos

    The Cleveland Browns have made a move at quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Denver Broncos, waiving QB Bailey Zappe.

  • NFL Makes Final Call on Punishments for Browns-Steelers Fight

  • Cowboys Breakout Defender Breaks Silence After Season-Ending Injury

  • Broncos Respond to Bold Callout From Browns WR Jerry Jeudy

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

  • 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

    With Mike Vrabel taking on a growing role within the organization, speculation is mounting that Browns coach Kevin Stefanski could be fired.