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 Veteran Sends Message to Joe Flacco on Return

Browns Veteran Sends Message to Joe Flacco on Return

Browns Defender Breaks Silence After Bolting for Vikings

Browns Defender Breaks Silence After Bolting for Vikings

Browns Tease QB Move Amid Deshaun Watson Uncertainty

Browns Tease QB Move Amid Deshaun Watson Uncertainty

Browns Send Message to Joe Flacco on Potential Return

Browns Send Message to Joe Flacco on Potential Return

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Breaks Silence on Rumors About Future

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Breaks Silence on Rumors About Future

Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Sends Message on Next Move

Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Sends Message on Next Move

Deshaun Watson Calls Out Browns Over Playoff Loss to Texans

Deshaun Watson Calls Out Browns Over Playoff Loss to Texans

Joe Flacco Breaks Silence on Returning to Browns

Joe Flacco Breaks Silence on Returning to Browns

Fan-Favorite Wide Receiver Ditches Browns for Eagles

Fan-Favorite Wide Receiver Ditches Browns for Eagles

Ex-Browns QB Targeted as Potential Deshaun Watson Insurance

Ex-Browns QB Targeted as Potential Deshaun Watson Insurance

Browns Coach Breaks Silence With 5-Word Statement After Firing

Browns Coach Breaks Silence With 5-Word Statement After Firing

Browns $36 Million Star Named Most Likely Cap Casualty

Browns $36 Million Star Named Most Likely Cap Casualty

Jordan Love’s Girlfriend Trolls Cowboys After Packers’ Dominant Win

Jordan Love’s Girlfriend Trolls Cowboys After Packers’ Dominant Win

Browns Called Out After Baker Mayfield Stars in Bucs Playoff Win

Browns Called Out After Baker Mayfield Stars in Bucs Playoff Win

Browns Receiver ‘Seriously Considering’ Signing With New Team

Browns Receiver ‘Seriously Considering’ Signing With New Team

Well-Traveled Veteran Pitched as Browns’ Nick Chubb Replacement

Well-Traveled Veteran Pitched as Browns’ Nick Chubb Replacement

Lions Star Aidan Hutchinson Calls Out Cowboys After Blowout

Lions Star Aidan Hutchinson Calls Out Cowboys After Blowout

Kareem Hunt Gives 4-Word Statement on Returning to Browns

Kareem Hunt Gives 4-Word Statement on Returning to Browns

Browns Send Clear Message on Joe Flacco’s Future After Blowout Loss

Browns Send Clear Message on Joe Flacco’s Future After Blowout Loss

Browns Send Message on Nick Chubb’s Future After Season-Ending Loss

Browns Send Message on Nick Chubb’s Future After Season-Ending Loss

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice After Loss to Texans

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice After Loss to Texans

Browns Star Myles Garrett Calls Out Coaches After Playoff Exit

Browns Star Myles Garrett Calls Out Coaches After Playoff Exit

Jarvis Landry Takes 3-Word Shot at Browns After Blowout Loss to Texans

Jarvis Landry Takes 3-Word Shot at Browns After Blowout Loss to Texans

Browns Defense Called Out by Cowboys Star Micah Parsons

Browns Defense Called Out by Cowboys Star Micah Parsons

Browns CB Denzel Ward Makes Final Call on Playing Against Texans

Browns CB Denzel Ward Makes Final Call on Playing Against Texans

Browns Named Suitor for Pro Bowl RB as Nick Chubb Replacement

Browns Named Suitor for Pro Bowl RB as Nick Chubb Replacement

Browns Star Myles Garrett Takes Playful Swipe at Joe Flacco

Browns Star Myles Garrett Takes Playful Swipe at Joe Flacco

Browns Star Denzel Ward Sends Stern Message Ahead of Postseason

Browns Star Denzel Ward Sends Stern Message Ahead of Postseason

Browns $100 Million Star at Risk of Missing Wild Card Game

Browns $100 Million Star at Risk of Missing Wild Card Game

Browns WR Amari Cooper Sets Record Straight on Health Ahead of Wild Card

Browns WR Amari Cooper Sets Record Straight on Health Ahead of Wild Card