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

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

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

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

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

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sparks Health Concerns After Week 1 Loss

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sparks Health Concerns After Week 1 Loss

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

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

Browns Star Myles Garrett Responds to Fans Booing During Blowout

Browns Star Myles Garrett Responds to Fans Booing During Blowout

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

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

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Booed During Opener Against Cowboys

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Booed During Opener Against Cowboys

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

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

Heavy on Browns Hub: Week 4 vs. Raiders

Heavy on Browns Hub: Week 4 vs. Raiders

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

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

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

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

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Browns Ahead of Clash

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Browns Ahead of Clash

Browns WR Amari Cooper Addresses ‘Revenge’ Game Against Cowboys

Browns WR Amari Cooper Addresses ‘Revenge’ Game Against Cowboys

Browns WR Amari Cooper Sends Clear Message on Trade Rumors

Browns WR Amari Cooper Sends Clear Message on Trade Rumors

Browns Cut Ties With Key Receiver Ahead of Opener

Browns Cut Ties With Key Receiver Ahead of Opener

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends 4-Word Message Ahead of Debut

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends 4-Word Message Ahead of Debut

Browns Get Key Update on Deshaun Watson Amid Week 1 Uncertainty

Browns Get Key Update on Deshaun Watson Amid Week 1 Uncertainty

Browns Called Out for ‘Lies’ Ahead of Week 1 Clash With Cowboys

Browns Called Out for ‘Lies’ Ahead of Week 1 Clash With Cowboys

Cowboys Urged to Add 29-Interception Ballhawk Ahead of Opener

Cowboys Urged to Add 29-Interception Ballhawk Ahead of Opener

Browns Get Bad News on Nick Chubb’s Potential Return Date

Browns Get Bad News on Nick Chubb’s Potential Return Date

Lastest Photos of Browns RB Nick Chubb Generate Viral Buzz

Lastest Photos of Browns RB Nick Chubb Generate Viral Buzz

Cowboys’ Division Rival ‘On Radar’ as Dak Prescott Suitor

Cowboys’ Division Rival ‘On Radar’ as Dak Prescott Suitor

Texans Take Shot at Browns Over Deshaun Watson Trade

Texans Take Shot at Browns Over Deshaun Watson Trade

Cowboys Teammate Blasts Pundit After Comment on Replacing Dak Prescott

Cowboys Teammate Blasts Pundit After Comment on Replacing Dak Prescott

Ex-Browns QB Signs With Rival After Being Cut

Ex-Browns QB Signs With Rival After Being Cut

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Takes Subtle Jab at CeeDee Lamb After $136 Million Deal

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Takes Subtle Jab at CeeDee Lamb After $136 Million Deal

Browns Give 2-Word Statement on QB Situation Ahead of Opener

Browns Give 2-Word Statement on QB Situation Ahead of Opener

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Takes Swipe at Jerry Jones

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Takes Swipe at Jerry Jones

Cowboys Send Message on Dak Prescott Extension After CeeDee’s Plea

Cowboys Send Message on Dak Prescott Extension After CeeDee’s Plea

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Delivers Blunt Message on Jerry Jones

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Delivers Blunt Message on Jerry Jones