J.R. DeGroote
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J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Waikoloa, Hawaii

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a sports journalist covering the NFL and NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.

He covered local and statewide sports as a reporter for West Hawaii Today and has decades of experience in digital media with previous stops at SB Nation and Bleacher Report.

He has won multiple state, regional and national honors for sports reporting and photography.

Education

J.R. DeGroote earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State University in 2014.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson Takes a Subtle Jab at Jaguars Following Win

    Deshaun Watson's performance in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars wasn't perfect, but he maintained his unbeaten streak against the AFC South foe.

  • Browns Send 7-Word Message on WR Amari Cooper After Another Dud

  • Browns Receiver Carted Off Field Against Jaguars

  • NFL Insider Clarifies Report on Browns QB Deshaun Watson Amid Controversy

  • Browns Cut Ties With Newly Signed WR Just Before Week 2 Matchup

  • Browns DE Myles Garrett Sends Warning to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

    Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is hungry for a turnaround performance after a rough Week 1 and had a message for Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.

  • Browns Urged to Create Deshaun Watson ‘Exit Strategy’ After Latest News

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Gets Honest on Deshaun Watson

  • Ex-Browns Running Back Rips Into Deshaun Watson Amid New Controversy

  • Browns Give 1-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status Moving Forward

  • Browns Cut Ties With Pro Bowler After Week 1 Blowout

    The Cleveland Browns continue to shuffle their roster after a disappointing Week 1 performance.

  • 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 QB Deshaun Watson Sparks Health Concerns After Week 1 Loss

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

  • Browns Star Myles Garrett Responds to Fans Booing During 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 Edged by Dak Prescott’s Record Extension

  • Heavy on Browns Hub: Week 4 vs. Raiders

    The Cleveland Browns take on the Raiders in Week 4.

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

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

  • Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Sends Message to Browns Ahead of Clash

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Addresses ‘Revenge’ Game Against Cowboys

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Sends Clear Message on Trade Rumors

    Cleveland Browns receiver Amari Cooper remained tight-lipped about a cryptic Instagram.

  • Browns Cut Ties With Key Receiver Ahead of Opener

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

  • Browns Get Key Update on Deshaun Watson Amid Week 1 Uncertainty

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

  • Cowboys Urged to Add 29-Interception Ballhawk Ahead of Opener

    Former Pro Bowler Xavien Howard has been circled as an "add now" candidate for the Dallas Cowboys ahead of their season-opener.