J.R. DeGroote, Author at HEAVY

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J.R. DeGroote is a staff writer for Heavy.com, where he has covered the NFL and NBA since 2019. As Heavy's Cleveland Browns beat writer, he provides daily coverage of the team — from the quarterback competition and front office moves to the NFL Draft and free agency — and his reporting is regularly syndicated across major news platforms. J.R. brings more than 15 years of sports journalism experience, with previous bylines at Bleacher Report, Athlon Sports, 12up, and West Hawaii Today. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University. Follow him on X at @HeavyOnBrowns.

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Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

Deshaun Watson Faces Calls for Benching Before Halftime of Browns Opener

Browns Lose Key RB to Injury Early in Jaguars Opener

Browns’ 4-Word Deshaun Watson Message Sparks Backlash Before Week 1

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News Ahead of Week 1

Browns Make Final Shedeur Sanders Call Before Week 1 Kickoff

Browns Set for Reunion With Former QB After Jaguars Roster Move

Deshaun Watson’s Wife Sends Clear Message Ahead of Browns Comeback

Nick Chubb Makes Statement Ahead of Browns Opener

Browns Bring In Speedy Former Bucs Pass-Catcher for Tryout

Browns Announce Pair of Roster Moves Ahead of Monken’s Debut

Browns Star Jared Verse Delivers Stark Warning to Jaguars

Browns Make Feelings Clear on Trading Dillon Gabriel

Browns Send Clear Message to Deshaun Watson on Extension

Browns Leave Door Open for QB Surprise in Week 1

Browns Rule Out Veteran as Rookie Takes Over Starting Job

Myles Garrett Admits Harsh Reality After Browns Exit

Browns May Have Ideal QB Trade Partner After Injury Scare

Ex-Browns Star Myles Garrett Gets Roasted During Rams Debut

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders’ Jersey at Center of New Trade Buzz

Browns $4 Million Starter at Risk of Missing Opener

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Faces Off-Field Trouble Ahead of Opener

Deshaun Watson Sends Clear Message on Jaguars Ahead of Opener

Browns Deliver 2-Word Answer on Shedeur Sanders Status

Browns QB Dillon Gabriel Gets Harsh Verdict on His Future

Browns Face Blowback After Latest Deshaun Watson Announcement

Baker Mayfield Cashes In Ahead of Browns Reunion

Browns Make Shedeur Sanders Depth Chart Decision

Browns Shake Up Receiver Depth Days Before Jaguars Matchup

Browns Eye QB Addition Amid Shedeur Sanders News

Browns Open Door to Shedeur Sanders Demotion