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

Cowboys Make Final Call on Dalvin Cook After Workout

Cowboys Make Final Call on Dalvin Cook After Workout

Browns Send Message on RB D’Onta Foreman After Surprise Cut

Browns Send Message on RB D’Onta Foreman After Surprise Cut

Browns Taking Trade Calls on Fan-Favorite QB

Browns Taking Trade Calls on Fan-Favorite QB

Cowboys Urged to Make Trade With Broncos to ‘Upgrade’ QB Position

Cowboys Urged to Make Trade With Broncos to ‘Upgrade’ QB Position

Dalvin Cook Issues 1-Word Message Ahead of Cowboys Workout

Dalvin Cook Issues 1-Word Message Ahead of Cowboys Workout

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Reacts to CeeDee Lamb’s $136 Million Deal

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Reacts to CeeDee Lamb’s $136 Million Deal

Browns Waive Pair of Running Backs After Nick Chubb Decision

Browns Waive Pair of Running Backs After Nick Chubb Decision

Browns Expected to Move On From Pro Bowl QB After 3-TD Game

Browns Expected to Move On From Pro Bowl QB After 3-TD Game

Cowboys Make Final Call on Trey Lance Following 5-Interception Performance

Cowboys Make Final Call on Trey Lance Following 5-Interception Performance

Cowboys Finally Express Concern Over CeeDee Lamb Holdout

Cowboys Finally Express Concern Over CeeDee Lamb Holdout

Cowboys Reveal ‘Good News’ After All-Pro Suffers Significant Injury

Cowboys Reveal ‘Good News’ After All-Pro Suffers Significant Injury

Browns Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson’s Debut

Browns Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson’s Debut

CeeDee Lamb Sends Strong Message to Cowboys Amid Contract Dispute

CeeDee Lamb Sends Strong Message to Cowboys Amid Contract Dispute

Browns Terminate Tight End After Knee Injury

Browns Terminate Tight End After Knee Injury

Browns Called Out for ‘Weird’ Deshaun Watson Situation

Browns Called Out for ‘Weird’ Deshaun Watson Situation

Browns Add All-UFL RB Jacob Saylors After Latest Injury News

Browns Add All-UFL RB Jacob Saylors After Latest Injury News

Browns Issue Statement on QB Deshaun Watson Amid Injury Concerns

Browns Issue Statement on QB Deshaun Watson Amid Injury Concerns

Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Gets Honest on Deshaun Watson

Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Gets Honest on Deshaun Watson

Browns Dealt Tough Blow as $100 Million Defender Faces Setback

Browns Dealt Tough Blow as $100 Million Defender Faces Setback

Cowboys Send Strong Message on QB Cooper Rush Amid Cut Rumors

Cowboys Send Strong Message on QB Cooper Rush Amid Cut Rumors

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Predicted to Miss Start of Season Amid Dispute

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Predicted to Miss Start of Season Amid Dispute

Browns Issue Troubling 2-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status

Browns Issue Troubling 2-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status

Cowboys Haven’t ‘Closed Gap’ With CeeDee Lamb: Report

Cowboys Haven’t ‘Closed Gap’ With CeeDee Lamb: Report

Browns QB May Get 1 More Audition Amid Trade Rumors

Browns QB May Get 1 More Audition Amid Trade Rumors

Patriots Signal Potential Interest in Trade for Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb

Patriots Signal Potential Interest in Trade for Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Drops Cryptic Clue on Contract Talks

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Drops Cryptic Clue on Contract Talks

Browns Cut Ties With Speedy Receiver After Rash of Injuries

Browns Cut Ties With Speedy Receiver After Rash of Injuries

Cowboys Urged to Trade for 4,000-Yard Veteran Back Ahead of Week 1

Cowboys Urged to Trade for 4,000-Yard Veteran Back Ahead of Week 1

Browns Pump Brakes on Nick Chubb Return With Deadline Approaching

Browns Pump Brakes on Nick Chubb Return With Deadline Approaching

Cowboys Offer Clues in QB Race Following Trey Lance’s Second Preseason Game

Cowboys Offer Clues in QB Race Following Trey Lance’s Second Preseason Game