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 WR Amari Cooper Speaks Out on Deshaun Watson After Embarrassing Loss

    Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper delivered a message on Deshaun Watson after a lopsided loss to the Washington Commanders.

  • Calls Mount for Browns to Bench Deshaun Watson After Embarrassing Outing

  • Insider Points to Rising Internal Friction After Browns’ 1-3 Start

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Puts Teammates on Notice Ahead of Week 5

  • Browns Refuse to Set Timeline for Nick Chubb’s Return

  • Baker Mayfield Ignites Fresh Criticism of Browns, Deshaun Watson

    Baker Mayfield continues to stir debate among Cleveland Browns fans, this time fueling fresh criticism of his former team and its current quarterback, Deshaun Watson.

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Breaks Silence on Trade Talks

  • Deshaun Watson Addresses Browns Trade Rumors With Stern Message

  • Browns Get Bad News on Nick Chubb’s Return to Field

  • Browns Named Trade Suitor for Deshaun Watson’s Former Pro Bowl Teammate

  • Browns Cut Ties With RB Ahead of Nick Chubb’s Return

    The Cleveland Browns have cut ties with recently signed running back Gary Brightwell as the team prepares for Nick Chubb's return.

  • Browns Receiver Under Fire for Comments After Loss to Raiders

  • Browns Expected to Make Move With Nick Chubb After Loss to Raiders

  • Calls Mount for Browns to Trade Amari Cooper After Loss to Raiders

  • Elijah Moore’s Dad Takes Shot at Deshaun Watson, Browns After Loss to Raiders

  • Browns ‘Will Inquire’ About Trade for Raiders All-Pro WR if Shopped

  • Browns Get Positive News on Nick Chubb’s Return Ahead of Raiders Matchup

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Drops 2-Word Response on Injury Status

  • Browns Insider Weighs in on Chances of Browns Benching Deshaun Watson

  • Browns Give Unclear Update on Nick Chubb’s Week 5 Return

    Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is eligible to return in Week 5, but there is still some significant uncertainty about when he'll be available.

  • Browns Projected to Land Nick Chubb’s Replacement Following Tough Start

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Dealt Harsh Reality After Miserable Start

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Breaks Silence on Return Amid Injury Concerns

  • Browns RB Nick Chubb Spotted on Field Amid Return Talk

  • Amari Cooper Has Blunt Message for Browns After Loss to Giants

    The Cleveland Browns have dropped their first two games on their home turf at Huntington Bank Field, making their path to the postseason even steeper.

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Addresses ‘Blame’ After Embarrassing Loss

  • Browns Lose Pro Bowler Against Giants, Forcing Emergency Option

  • Calls Grow for Browns to Bench QB Deshaun Watson

  • Browns Add Fresh Legs to Backfield Ahead of Week 3 Amid Injury Issues

  • Browns Eyeing Deshaun Watson Replacement as Suspension Threat Looms

    The Cleveland Browns are bracing for quarterback Deshaun Watson to potentially miss time if he's suspended.