J.R. DeGroote
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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

CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Cooper Rush Ahead of Texans Clash

CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Cooper Rush Ahead of Texans Clash

Browns Lose Promising Rookie for Extended Stretch After Practice Injury

Browns Lose Promising Rookie for Extended Stretch After Practice Injury

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News on NFL Future

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News on NFL Future

Za’Darius Smith Deletes Controversial 1-Word Message After Trade to Lions

Za’Darius Smith Deletes Controversial 1-Word Message After Trade to Lions

Browns Polarizing First-Round Pick Gets Bad News on Future

Browns Polarizing First-Round Pick Gets Bad News on Future

Browns Open to Trading Pro Bowl Pass-Catcher David Njoku

Browns Open to Trading Pro Bowl Pass-Catcher David Njoku

Browns Make Final Call on Jameis Winston’s Future

Browns Make Final Call on Jameis Winston’s Future

Browns QB Jameis Winston Gets Blasted for 3-INT Performance

Browns QB Jameis Winston Gets Blasted for 3-INT Performance

Browns Expected to Trade Za’Darius Smith After Chargers Matchup

Browns Expected to Trade Za’Darius Smith After Chargers Matchup

Proposed Myles Garrett Trade Would Send Star to Lions for Historic Haul

Proposed Myles Garrett Trade Would Send Star to Lions for Historic Haul

Browns’ Za’Darius Smith Misses Practice Amid Trade Speculation

Browns’ Za’Darius Smith Misses Practice Amid Trade Speculation

Lions Tease ‘Imminent’ Trade With Browns DE Za’Darius Smith in Spotlight

Lions Tease ‘Imminent’ Trade With Browns DE Za’Darius Smith in Spotlight

Browns QB Jameis Winston Issues Perfect 2-Word Message After Beating Ravens

Browns QB Jameis Winston Issues Perfect 2-Word Message After Beating Ravens

Browns Ripped for Deshaun Watson Decision After Beating Ravens

Browns Ripped for Deshaun Watson Decision After Beating Ravens

Browns QB Deshaun Watson ‘Willing’ to Return Despite Reaction to Injury

Browns QB Deshaun Watson ‘Willing’ to Return Despite Reaction to Injury

Browns DE Myles Garrett Gives 4-Word Response to Potential Trade

Browns DE Myles Garrett Gives 4-Word Response to Potential Trade

Jerry Jeudy Has 3-Word Solution for Browns After Sideline Spat

Jerry Jeudy Has 3-Word Solution for Browns After Sideline Spat

Browns Get Timeline for Deshaun Watson’s Return

Browns Get Timeline for Deshaun Watson’s Return

New Browns QB Bailey Zappe Sends Message on Jameis Winston

New Browns QB Bailey Zappe Sends Message on Jameis Winston

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

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 Fans Call for DT Shelby Harris to be Released After Comments

Browns Sign Former Patriots Starting QB After Deshaun Watson Injury

Browns Sign Former Patriots Starting QB After Deshaun Watson Injury

Browns Bench Receiver During Loss to Bengals for Disciplinary Issue

Browns Bench Receiver During Loss to Bengals for Disciplinary Issue

Myles Garrett Rips Browns Fans for Actions After Deshaun Watson Injury

Myles Garrett Rips Browns Fans for Actions After Deshaun Watson Injury

Browns Provide Update on Deshaun Watson After QB Carted Off the Field

Browns Provide Update on Deshaun Watson After QB Carted Off the Field

Browns Pump Brakes on Nick Chubb’s Return Against Bengals

Browns Pump Brakes on Nick Chubb’s Return Against Bengals

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Parting Message to Amari Cooper

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Parting Message to Amari Cooper

Browns Reunite With Receiver After Trading Amari Cooper

Browns Reunite With Receiver After Trading Amari Cooper

Browns Star Issues 6-Word Statement After Amari Cooper Trade

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 Named Trade Target to Replace DPOY Frontrunner