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 Make Decision on QB Joe Flacco Ahead of Rams Matchup

Browns Make Decision on QB Joe Flacco Ahead of Rams Matchup

Browns First-Round Pick Put on Notice After Rough Broncos Outing

Browns First-Round Pick Put on Notice After Rough Broncos Outing

Browns Starter Backs Joe Flacco as QB Decision Looms

Browns Starter Backs Joe Flacco as QB Decision Looms

Browns Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl WR Following Amari Cooper Injury

Browns Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl WR Following Amari Cooper Injury

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Breaks Silence After Injury

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Breaks Silence After Injury

Browns Offer 2-Word Statement on Joe Flacco After Ugly Loss

Browns Offer 2-Word Statement on Joe Flacco After Ugly Loss

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Exits After Being Bloodied by Dirty Hit

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Exits After Being Bloodied by Dirty Hit

Browns Urged to Reunite With Fan-Favorite WR for Playoff Run

Browns Urged to Reunite With Fan-Favorite WR for Playoff Run

Browns Make Final Call on Joe Flacco’s Status Against Broncos

Browns Make Final Call on Joe Flacco’s Status Against Broncos

Browns Get Grim News on $100 Million Defender Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Browns Get Grim News on $100 Million Defender Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Browns Sign 3-Time Super Bowl Champ to Bolster NFL’s Best Defense

Browns Sign 3-Time Super Bowl Champ to Bolster NFL’s Best Defense

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence With 1-Word Message

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence With 1-Word Message

Browns Make Key Announcement on Deshaun Watson’s Future

Browns Make Key Announcement on Deshaun Watson’s Future

Browns Part Ways With RB Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Browns Part Ways With RB Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Pokes Fun at Browns QB Situation

Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Pokes Fun at Browns QB Situation

Ravens Send Message to Joe Flacco After Joining Browns

Ravens Send Message to Joe Flacco After Joining Browns

Browns TE David Njoku Sounds Off on ‘Unacceptable’ Performance

Browns TE David Njoku Sounds Off on ‘Unacceptable’ Performance

Browns Make Starting QB Decision After Joe Flacco Signing

Browns Make Starting QB Decision After Joe Flacco Signing

Browns Expected to Sign Veteran QB After Beating Steelers

Browns Expected to Sign Veteran QB After Beating Steelers

Browns Star Myles Garrett Sends 3-Word Message to Rest of NFL

Browns Star Myles Garrett Sends 3-Word Message to Rest of NFL

Browns Star Myles Garrett Voices Opinion on New QB Pursuit

Browns Star Myles Garrett Voices Opinion on New QB Pursuit

Former Browns QB Josh Dobbs Breaks Silence on Deshaun Watson Injury

Former Browns QB Josh Dobbs Breaks Silence on Deshaun Watson Injury

Steelers Call Out Browns Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson Ahead of Clash

Steelers Call Out Browns Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson Ahead of Clash

Former Browns QB Campaigning for Reunion After Deshaun Watson Injury

Former Browns QB Campaigning for Reunion After Deshaun Watson Injury

Tom Brady Named as Potential Browns QB Fill-in for Deshaun Watson

Tom Brady Named as Potential Browns QB Fill-in for Deshaun Watson

Patriots’ $15 Million QB Pitched as Browns’ Deshaun Watson Replacement

Patriots’ $15 Million QB Pitched as Browns’ Deshaun Watson Replacement

Browns CB Greg Newsome Issues Warning After Losing Deshaun Watson

Browns CB Greg Newsome Issues Warning After Losing Deshaun Watson

Browns Make Final Call on Starting QB After Deshaun Watson Injury

Browns Make Final Call on Starting QB After Deshaun Watson Injury

Browns Recruiting Recently Released Jets Running Back

Browns Recruiting Recently Released Jets Running Back

Browns RB Nick Chubb Breaks Silence After Latest Surgery

Browns RB Nick Chubb Breaks Silence After Latest Surgery