J.R. DeGroote
Hi, Subscriber

J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Cleveland, Ohio

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a staff writer for Heavy.com, where he has covered the NFL, NBA, and trending sports stories since 2019. With a deep focus on the league's most passionate fanbases, his reporting provides inside access and in-depth analysis on the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Lakers. J.R. brings over 15 years of experience (West Hawaii Today, Bleacher Report, Athlon Sports, 12up) in sports journalism. He is committed to delivering stories that go beyond the box score, exploring the "why" behind the biggest moments in sports.

Expertise: NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball, NFL Draft Analysis, NBA Free Agency

Primary Coverage: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University

Experience: 15 years as a professional sports journalist.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

Browns Make Move With Joe Flacco During Humiliating Ravens Beatdown

Browns Make Move With Joe Flacco During Humiliating Ravens Beatdown

Browns’ 3-Word Deshaun Watson Post Turns Heads Before Week 2

Browns’ 3-Word Deshaun Watson Post Turns Heads Before Week 2

Florida Takes Stance on Benching DJ Lagway After 5-INT Night

Florida Takes Stance on Benching DJ Lagway After 5-INT Night

Browns Make Feelings Clear on Concerning Shedeur Sanders’ Situation

Browns Make Feelings Clear on Concerning Shedeur Sanders’ Situation

Browns Star Jerry Jeudy Hit With Controversial 5-Figure Fine

Browns Star Jerry Jeudy Hit With Controversial 5-Figure Fine

Shedeur Sanders Makes Feelings Clear on Browns Cutting Fan-Favorite WR

Shedeur Sanders Makes Feelings Clear on Browns Cutting Fan-Favorite WR

Browns’ Myles Garrett Dismisses War of Words With Derrick Henry

Browns’ Myles Garrett Dismisses War of Words With Derrick Henry

Browns Make Final Call on Quinshon Judkins’ Status for Week 2

Browns Make Final Call on Quinshon Judkins’ Status for Week 2

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Makes Feelings Clear on Return

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Makes Feelings Clear on Return

Browns Make Quinshon Judkins Announcement

Browns Make Quinshon Judkins Announcement

Ravens Star Derrick Henry Sends Message to Browns After Bold Trash Talk

Ravens Star Derrick Henry Sends Message to Browns After Bold Trash Talk

Browns $36 Million Defender Takes 2-Word Shot at Derrick Henry

Browns $36 Million Defender Takes 2-Word Shot at Derrick Henry

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Hits New Low Ahead of Week 2

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Hits New Low Ahead of Week 2

Lamar Jackson Makes Feelings Clear on Browns QB Joe Flacco

Lamar Jackson Makes Feelings Clear on Browns QB Joe Flacco

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Joins Elite Company Without Taking a Snap

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Joins Elite Company Without Taking a Snap

Browns Make Final Call on Kicker’s Fate After Game-Deciding Misses

Browns Make Final Call on Kicker’s Fate After Game-Deciding Misses

Browns Cut Ties With RB Ahead of Quinshon Judkins Return

Browns Cut Ties With RB Ahead of Quinshon Judkins Return

Browns Give 2-Word Update on Quinshon Judkins’ Week 2 Status

Browns Give 2-Word Update on Quinshon Judkins’ Week 2 Status

Browns Open as Heavy Double-Digit Underdogs Against Ravens

Browns Open as Heavy Double-Digit Underdogs Against Ravens

Browns Make Feelings Clear on Quinshon Judkins’ Absence After Loss

Browns Make Feelings Clear on Quinshon Judkins’ Absence After Loss

David Njoku Sends Pissed Message to Browns Locker Room After Loss

David Njoku Sends Pissed Message to Browns Locker Room After Loss

Browns QB Joe Flacco Makes Feelings Clear on Receivers After Drops

Browns QB Joe Flacco Makes Feelings Clear on Receivers After Drops

Calls Mount for Browns to Cut Kicker After Loss to Bengals

Calls Mount for Browns to Cut Kicker After Loss to Bengals

Browns Make Final Call on Quinshon Judkins & Shedeur Sanders vs. Bengals

Browns Make Final Call on Quinshon Judkins & Shedeur Sanders vs. Bengals

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad News Ahead of Week 1

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad News Ahead of Week 1

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins Gets Update on Suspension

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins Gets Update on Suspension

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Contract Rumor Called Out Ahead of Opener

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Contract Rumor Called Out Ahead of Opener

Browns QB Dillon Gabriel’s Fiancée Turns Heads With 5-Word Message

Browns QB Dillon Gabriel’s Fiancée Turns Heads With 5-Word Message

Browns Star Myles Garrett Issues Clear 1-Word Warning to Bengals

Browns Star Myles Garrett Issues Clear 1-Word Warning to Bengals

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins in Limbo Ahead of Opener

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins in Limbo Ahead of Opener