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 Get Timeline for Deshaun Watson’s Return

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is set to have surgery on his torn Achilles and will likely be healthy for the start of next season.

  • New Browns QB Bailey Zappe Sends Message on Jameis Winston

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

  • 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

    The Cleveland Browns sat Elijah Moore for the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a 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

    The Cleveland Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, leaving a significant hole on the team's depth chart.

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

  • 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

  • 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

    The Cleveland Browns are not committing to Nick Chubb returning for a Week 6 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles — but he's getting closer.

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Fires Back at Commanders Defender

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

  • Browns Get Key News on Deshaun Watsonʻs Future

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Speaks Out on Deshaun Watson After Embarrassing Loss

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

    Pressure is mounting on the Cleveland Browns to bench Deshaun Watson after another lopsided loss.

  • 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

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Breaks Silence on Trade Talks

    Cleveland Browns receiver Amari Cooper responded to his name being mentioned in trade rumors amid the team's sluggish 1-3 start.