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

Former Browns Starting QB Signs With Seahawks

Former Browns Starting QB Signs With Seahawks

Browns RB Nick Chubb Breaks Silence on Return to Field

Browns RB Nick Chubb Breaks Silence on Return to Field

Browns Urged to Keep Deshaun Watson Contingency Plan Ready

Browns Urged to Keep Deshaun Watson Contingency Plan Ready

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Addresses Looming Contract Situation: ‘One Day’

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Addresses Looming Contract Situation: ‘One Day’

Browns Have Had No Contact With Rumored Free Agent WR Target

Browns Have Had No Contact With Rumored Free Agent WR Target

Browns WR Speaks Out on Suspected Anger After Viral Tweet

Browns WR Speaks Out on Suspected Anger After Viral Tweet

Browns Could Face Chubb-Watson Reality Check Ahead of Season, Writer Says

Browns Could Face Chubb-Watson Reality Check Ahead of Season, Writer Says

Browns QB Jameis Winston Sends Message on Deshaun Watson

Browns QB Jameis Winston Sends Message on Deshaun Watson

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Buried in Latest Rankings

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Buried in Latest Rankings

Browns Predicted to Replace QB Deshaun Watson With 2-Time National Champion

Browns Predicted to Replace QB Deshaun Watson With 2-Time National Champion

Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Put on Notice Ahead of Critical Season

Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski Put on Notice Ahead of Critical Season

Browns WR Shows Up to OTAs After Social Media Outburst

Browns WR Shows Up to OTAs After Social Media Outburst

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Delivers Controversial Steelers Take

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Delivers Controversial Steelers Take

Browns Receiver Sounds Off With Lengthy Message After Missing Workouts

Browns Receiver Sounds Off With Lengthy Message After Missing Workouts

Browns Would Consider Acquiring Former Deshaun Watson Teammate

Browns Would Consider Acquiring Former Deshaun Watson Teammate

Browns RB Nick Chubb Predicted to Bolt for AFC North Rival

Browns RB Nick Chubb Predicted to Bolt for AFC North Rival

Browns RB Pushing for Larger Role Amid Nick Chubb Uncertainty

Browns RB Pushing for Larger Role Amid Nick Chubb Uncertainty

Browns Predicted to ‘Bail’ if Deshaun Watson Fails to Produce

Browns Predicted to ‘Bail’ if Deshaun Watson Fails to Produce

Browns Linked to Former 1,000-Yard WR Amid Offseason Workouts

Browns Linked to Former 1,000-Yard WR Amid Offseason Workouts

Browns Send Message on Plan for Deshaun Watson’s Return

Browns Send Message on Plan for Deshaun Watson’s Return

‘Wild’ Proposed Trade Would Send Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to Browns

‘Wild’ Proposed Trade Would Send Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to Browns

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Called Out After OTA Debut

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Called Out After OTA Debut

Browns Sign Speedy Former Seahawks Receiver Ahead of OTAs

Browns Sign Speedy Former Seahawks Receiver Ahead of OTAs

Browns Get Positive Update on Nick Chubb Ahead of OTAs

Browns Get Positive Update on Nick Chubb Ahead of OTAs

Browns Cut Ties With Quarterback in Interesting Reversal

Browns Cut Ties With Quarterback in Interesting Reversal

Browns Receiver Predicted to be Squeezed Out Ahead of Season

Browns Receiver Predicted to be Squeezed Out Ahead of Season

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Issues 4-Word Statement on Opener

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Issues 4-Word Statement on Opener

Extension for $100 Million Browns Playmaker Not ‘Imminent’

Extension for $100 Million Browns Playmaker Not ‘Imminent’

Viral Clip of Browns RB Nick Chubb Revs Up Speculation on Future

Viral Clip of Browns RB Nick Chubb Revs Up Speculation on Future

Browns Star David Njoku Sends Message to Cowboys on Opener

Browns Star David Njoku Sends Message to Cowboys on Opener