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 Star Myles Garrett Drops Message for Nick Chubb After Loss to Eagles

Browns Star Myles Garrett Drops Message for Nick Chubb After Loss to Eagles

Former Browns Lineman Rips Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Decision

Former Browns Lineman Rips Stefanski Over Deshaun Watson Decision

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Ripped After Another Miserable Outing: ‘I Don’t Get It’

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Ripped After Another Miserable Outing: ‘I Don’t Get It’

Browns Terminate Wide Receiver Ahead of Eagles Matchup

Browns Terminate Wide Receiver Ahead of Eagles Matchup

Browns Make Final Call on Nick Chubb’s Status for Eagles Matchup

Browns Make Final Call on Nick Chubb’s Status for Eagles Matchup

Deshaun Watson’s Personal Coach Fires Back Amid Benching Talk

Deshaun Watson’s Personal Coach Fires Back Amid Benching Talk

Browns Reveal Chances of Nick Chubb Returning for Week 6

Browns Reveal Chances of Nick Chubb Returning for Week 6

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Fires Back at Commanders Defender

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Fires Back at Commanders Defender

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

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

Browns Get Key News on Deshaun Watsonʻs Future

Browns Get Key News on Deshaun Watsonʻs Future

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

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

Calls Mount for Browns to Bench Deshaun Watson After Embarrassing Outing

Calls Mount for Browns to Bench Deshaun Watson After Embarrassing Outing

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

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

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

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

Browns Refuse to Set Timeline for Nick Chubb’s Return

Browns Refuse to Set Timeline for Nick Chubb’s Return

Baker Mayfield Ignites Fresh Criticism of Browns, Deshaun Watson

Baker Mayfield Ignites Fresh Criticism of Browns, Deshaun Watson

Browns WR Amari Cooper Breaks Silence on Trade Talks

Browns WR Amari Cooper Breaks Silence on Trade Talks

Deshaun Watson Addresses Browns Trade Rumors With Stern Message

Deshaun Watson Addresses Browns Trade Rumors With Stern Message

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

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

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

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

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

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

Browns Receiver Under Fire for Comments After Loss to Raiders

Browns Receiver Under Fire for Comments After Loss to Raiders

Browns Expected to Make Move With Nick Chubb 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

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

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

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

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

Browns Insider Weighs in on Chances of Browns Benching Deshaun Watson

Browns Insider Weighs in on Chances of Browns Benching Deshaun Watson

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

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