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 QB PJ Walker Responds to Deshaun Watson’s Latest Message

Browns QB PJ Walker Responds to Deshaun Watson’s Latest Message

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Ignites War of Words Over Browns Fight

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Ignites War of Words Over Browns Fight

Browns RB Jerome Ford Sends Message After Not Getting Start Against 49ers

Browns RB Jerome Ford Sends Message After Not Getting Start Against 49ers

Browns CB Martin Emerson Sends Warning to Rest of NFL After Beating 49ers

Browns CB Martin Emerson Sends Warning to Rest of NFL After Beating 49ers

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After 49ers Upset

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After 49ers Upset

Browns Stars Call Out 49ers Over Pregame Fight After Upset Win

Browns Stars Call Out 49ers Over Pregame Fight After Upset Win

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Message to Baker Mayfield

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Message to Baker Mayfield

Browns Proposed Trade Swaps Disappointing WR for Jets’ Mecole Hardman

Browns Proposed Trade Swaps Disappointing WR for Jets’ Mecole Hardman

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence on Injury After Being Ruled Out

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence on Injury After Being Ruled Out

Browns QB PJ Walker Drops Message on 49ers Ahead of First Start

Browns QB PJ Walker Drops Message on 49ers Ahead of First Start

Browns QB PJ Walker Delivers 6-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status

Browns QB PJ Walker Delivers 6-Word Statement on Deshaun Watson’s Status

Former Steelers OL Calls Out ‘Soft’ Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Former Steelers OL Calls Out ‘Soft’ Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Browns Embattled Starter Put on Notice as Trade Rumors Loom

Browns Embattled Starter Put on Notice as Trade Rumors Loom

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill Sparks Browns Trade Speculation With 4-Word Message

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill Sparks Browns Trade Speculation With 4-Word Message

Browns Will Have New Starting QB if Deshaun Watson Can’t Face 49ers

Browns Will Have New Starting QB if Deshaun Watson Can’t Face 49ers

Browns RB Jerome Ford Sends Message on QB Situation Amid Watson Uncertainty

Browns RB Jerome Ford Sends Message on QB Situation Amid Watson Uncertainty

Browns Give Troubling Update on Deshaun Watson’s Chances of Facing 49ers

Browns Give Troubling Update on Deshaun Watson’s Chances of Facing 49ers

Proposed Browns Trade Replaces Jerome Ford With Reigning Rushing Leader

Proposed Browns Trade Replaces Jerome Ford With Reigning Rushing Leader

Browns Address Nick Chubbʻs Future With Team Following Knee Surgery

Browns Address Nick Chubbʻs Future With Team Following Knee Surgery

Trade Proposal Lands Browns $15 Million WR to Pair With Amari Cooper

Trade Proposal Lands Browns $15 Million WR to Pair With Amari Cooper

Browns Make Final Call on Ditching DTR After Miserable Ravens Outing

Browns Make Final Call on Ditching DTR After Miserable Ravens Outing

Browns Dance Around Idea of Adding New QB After Blowout Loss

Browns Dance Around Idea of Adding New QB After Blowout Loss

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Called Out After New Injury Update

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Called Out After New Injury Update

Jadeveon Clowney Speaks Out on Deshaun Watson’s Decision to Sit Out for Browns

Jadeveon Clowney Speaks Out on Deshaun Watson’s Decision to Sit Out for Browns

Proposed Browns Trade Brings Back RB to Replace Jerome Ford

Proposed Browns Trade Brings Back RB to Replace Jerome Ford

Browns Send Message on Deshaun Watson’s Status After Blowout

Browns Send Message on Deshaun Watson’s Status After Blowout

Browns Make QB Move With Deshaun Watson Injury Status Uncertain

Browns Make QB Move With Deshaun Watson Injury Status Uncertain

Ravens Send Message on Browns QB Deshaun Watson Amid Injury News

Ravens Send Message on Browns QB Deshaun Watson Amid Injury News

Browns Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Named as Trade Block Material

Browns Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Named as Trade Block Material

Browns Fire Back at Ravens LB Roquan Smith After Vicious Trash Talk

Browns Fire Back at Ravens LB Roquan Smith After Vicious Trash Talk