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

  • Amari Cooper Makes Bold Promise to Deshaun Watson After Struggles

    Amari Cooper didn’t mince words when addressing his slow start to the season, candidly admitting he needs to step up for the Cleveland Browns.

  • Browns Urged to Trade for Former TE Amid Njoku Uncertainty

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Message on Amari Cooper Relationship

  • Browns Get Bad News on Pro Bowler Ahead of Week 3

  • Browns’ Under-the-Radar RB Signing Could Spell Trouble for Nick Chubb

  • Browns Dealt Devastating Loss as Receiver Ruled Out for Season

    David Bell's season with the Cleveland Browns has come to an end.

  • Ex-Browns RB Kareem Hunt Eyed by AFC Powerhouse

  • Latest Photos of Browns RB Nick Chubb Spark Conversation on Return

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Takes a Subtle Jab at Jaguars Following Win

  • Browns Send 7-Word Message on WR Amari Cooper After Another Dud

  • Browns Receiver Carted Off Field Against Jaguars

    The Cleveland Browns are down a receiver after David Bell was carted off the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

  • NFL Insider Clarifies Report on Browns QB Deshaun Watson Amid Controversy

  • Browns Cut Ties With Newly Signed WR Just Before Week 2 Matchup

  • Browns DE Myles Garrett Sends Warning to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

  • Browns Urged to Create Deshaun Watson ‘Exit Strategy’ After Latest News

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Gets Honest on Deshaun Watson

  • Ex-Browns Running Back Rips Into Deshaun Watson Amid New Controversy

  • Browns Give 1-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status Moving Forward

  • Browns Cut Ties With Pro Bowler After Week 1 Blowout

  • Browns Urged to Replace Deshaun Watson With Former No. 1 Overall Pick

    Deshaun Watson’s Week 1 performance didn’t inspire confidence, and many are already calling for the Cleveland Browns to consider other options.ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has been among the most vocal in calling on the Browns to make a change. He tweeted his opinion during Sunday’s 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and doubled down during […]

  • Browns Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champ WR After Week 1 Blowout

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sparks Health Concerns After Week 1 Loss

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Sends Blunt Message on Deshaun Watson After Loss

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Responds to Fans Booing During Blowout

  • Ex-Browns Receiver Issues 3-Word Plea to Nick Chubb Amid Blowout

    The Cleveland Browns offense looks out of sorts against the Dallas Cowboys in their opener, leading former receiver Rashard Higgins to issue a plea for Nick Chubb to return.

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Booed During Opener Against Cowboys

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Edged by Dak Prescott’s Record Extension

  • Heavy on Browns Hub: Week 4 vs. Raiders

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Can Set the Tone Early in DPOY Race

  • Browns Eyeing Polarizing 2-Time Super Bowl Champion WR Ahead of Opener

    The Cleveland Browns brought in former first-round pick Kadarius Toney for a workout and are showing interest in signing the former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver.