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 Trade Starting WR to Lions for Lackluster Return

Browns Trade Starting WR to Lions for Lackluster Return

Browns Sign Former Ravens RB Ahead of Trade Deadline

Browns Sign Former Ravens RB Ahead of Trade Deadline

Browns Proposed Blockbuster Lands Team Bears QB as Watson Fill-in

Browns Proposed Blockbuster Lands Team Bears QB as Watson Fill-in

Browns Get Bad News on Deshaun Watson Ahead of Cardinals Matchup

Browns Get Bad News on Deshaun Watson Ahead of Cardinals Matchup

Browns Respond to Kareem Hunt After Postgame Callout

Browns Respond to Kareem Hunt After Postgame Callout

Browns Urged to Pursue $8 Million QB at Trade Deadline

Browns Urged to Pursue $8 Million QB at Trade Deadline

Browns Give 6-Word Injury Update on QB Deshaun Watson

Browns Give 6-Word Injury Update on QB Deshaun Watson

Browns QB PJ Walker Ripped After Game-Deciding Interception

Browns QB PJ Walker Ripped After Game-Deciding Interception

Browns Get Timeline for Deshaun Watsonʻs Return Amid Trade Rumors

Browns Get Timeline for Deshaun Watsonʻs Return Amid Trade Rumors

Browns Trade Deadline Plans Focused Around Adding WR

Browns Trade Deadline Plans Focused Around Adding WR

Browns Add New RB to Roster Ahead of Seahawks Clash

Browns Add New RB to Roster Ahead of Seahawks Clash

New RB Signing Spells Bad News for Browns RB Jerome Ford

New RB Signing Spells Bad News for Browns RB Jerome Ford

Proposed Trade Beefs Up Browns Passing Game With $26 Million WR

Proposed Trade Beefs Up Browns Passing Game With $26 Million WR

Browns RB Jerome Ford Breaks Silence About Latest Injury

Browns RB Jerome Ford Breaks Silence About Latest Injury

Injured Browns QB Deshaun Watson Calls Out Reporters

Injured Browns QB Deshaun Watson Calls Out Reporters

Browns RB Kareem Hunt Sends Clear Message on New Role

Browns RB Kareem Hunt Sends Clear Message on New Role

Browns Urged to Pry Old QB From New Home to Fill In for Deshaun Watson

Browns Urged to Pry Old QB From New Home to Fill In for Deshaun Watson

Browns Send Message on Trade for New QB With Deshaun Watson Ruled Out

Browns Send Message on Trade for New QB With Deshaun Watson Ruled Out

Rams Swipe Player From Browns to Take Over Starting Role

Rams Swipe Player From Browns to Take Over Starting Role

Browns Sign New RB After Jerome Ford Injury

Browns Sign New RB After Jerome Ford Injury

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence on Injury as IR Decision Looms

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence on Injury as IR Decision Looms

Browns Cut Ties With Running Back After Beating Colts

Browns Cut Ties With Running Back After Beating Colts

Browns Address Deshaun Watson’s Future After Wild Win Over Colts

Browns Address Deshaun Watson’s Future After Wild Win Over Colts

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Exits Against Colts With Scary Injury

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Exits Against Colts With Scary Injury

Browns RB Nick Chubb Gets Encouraging Injury Update

Browns RB Nick Chubb Gets Encouraging Injury Update

Browns Bring in Speedy QB for Closer Look Ahead of Colts Matchup

Browns Bring in Speedy QB for Closer Look Ahead of Colts Matchup

Trade for 4-Time Pro Bowler Floated as Remedy for Browns RB Room

Trade for 4-Time Pro Bowler Floated as Remedy for Browns RB Room

Browns Expected to Listen to Trade Offers for Starting WR

Browns Expected to Listen to Trade Offers for Starting WR

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence on Facing Colts

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence on Facing Colts

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice as Injury Issues Linger

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice as Injury Issues Linger