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 Rookie WR Drafted by Another Team Ahead of Camp

Browns Rookie WR Drafted by Another Team Ahead of Camp

Browns Facing Key Decision on Nick Chubb’s Immediate Future

Browns Facing Key Decision on Nick Chubb’s Immediate Future

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Strong Message on Amari Cooperʻs Holdout

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Strong Message on Amari Cooperʻs Holdout

Browns ‘Likely’ to Inquire About Trade for 49ers Star WR Brandon Aiyuk

Browns ‘Likely’ to Inquire About Trade for 49ers Star WR Brandon Aiyuk

Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Breakup

Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Breakup

Browns OL Wyatt Teller Offers Bold Take on Deshaun Watson’s Struggles

Browns OL Wyatt Teller Offers Bold Take on Deshaun Watson’s Struggles

Browns Specialist Inks Lucrative $15.9 Million Extension

Browns Specialist Inks Lucrative $15.9 Million Extension

Browns WR Amari Cooper Projected to Get $52 Million Pay Day

Browns WR Amari Cooper Projected to Get $52 Million Pay Day

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Has 2-Word Message on Jaylen Brown Snub

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Has 2-Word Message on Jaylen Brown Snub

Browns $8.9 Million WR Dubbed Trade Candidate Ahead of Camp

Browns $8.9 Million WR Dubbed Trade Candidate Ahead of Camp

Jaylen Brown Reacts to Team USA Snub, Derrick White Selection

Jaylen Brown Reacts to Team USA Snub, Derrick White Selection

Draymond Takes Jab at Klay Thompson After Mavs Intro

Draymond Takes Jab at Klay Thompson After Mavs Intro

Browns Key Offseason Addition on Chopping Block Ahead of Training Camp

Browns Key Offseason Addition on Chopping Block Ahead of Training Camp

Kyle Kuzma Fuels Rumors of Potential Trade to Lakers With 3-Word Message

Kyle Kuzma Fuels Rumors of Potential Trade to Lakers With 3-Word Message

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Issues Warning to Browns, AFC North

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Issues Warning to Browns, AFC North

Lakers Star LeBron James Hints at Retirement After $101 Million Deal

Lakers Star LeBron James Hints at Retirement After $101 Million Deal

Former NFL MVP Puts Browns QB Deshaun Watson Over Cowboys Star

Former NFL MVP Puts Browns QB Deshaun Watson Over Cowboys Star

Lakers Star LeBron James Makes Consequential $2.7 Million Move

Lakers Star LeBron James Makes Consequential $2.7 Million Move

Browns 1,000-Yard RB Named as Potential Trade Piece

Browns 1,000-Yard RB Named as Potential Trade Piece

Draymond Green Sends Message on Klay Thompson’s Move to Mavericks

Draymond Green Sends Message on Klay Thompson’s Move to Mavericks

Lakers Seeking ‘Right Deal’ as LeBron Weighs $162 Million Decision

Lakers Seeking ‘Right Deal’ as LeBron Weighs $162 Million Decision

Browns $60 Million Star Sends Message Amid Benching Rumors

Browns $60 Million Star Sends Message Amid Benching Rumors

Lakers Rookie Bronny James Breaks Silence on Teaming Up With LeBron

Lakers Rookie Bronny James Breaks Silence on Teaming Up With LeBron

Kyrie Irving Countered Lakers Star LeBron James in Battle for $50 Million Star

Kyrie Irving Countered Lakers Star LeBron James in Battle for $50 Million Star

Klay Thompson Called Out for Antics After $50 Million Deal

Klay Thompson Called Out for Antics After $50 Million Deal

Klay Thompson Turned Down $80 Million Deal From Lakers: Report

Klay Thompson Turned Down $80 Million Deal From Lakers: Report

Top Center Spurns Lakers for $30 Million Deal With Wizards

Top Center Spurns Lakers for $30 Million Deal With Wizards

Eagles Pro Bowler Calls Out Browns for Amari Cooper Situation

Eagles Pro Bowler Calls Out Browns for Amari Cooper Situation

Lakers Urged to Sign Former MVP With LeBron James Pay Cut

Lakers Urged to Sign Former MVP With LeBron James Pay Cut

LeBron James Sends Strong Message to Lakers After Opting Out

LeBron James Sends Strong Message to Lakers After Opting Out