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 Named Landing Spot for 2-Time Rushing Leader Via Trade

Browns Named Landing Spot for 2-Time Rushing Leader Via Trade

Ravens’ Jadeveon Clowney Breaks Silence on Beef With Browns, Myles Garrett

Ravens’ Jadeveon Clowney Breaks Silence on Beef With Browns, Myles Garrett

Proposed Trade Gives Browns QB Deshaun Watson New No. 1 Receiver

Proposed Trade Gives Browns QB Deshaun Watson New No. 1 Receiver

Browns Make Another Key Addition to Running Back Room After Chubb Injury

Browns Make Another Key Addition to Running Back Room After Chubb Injury

DeAndre Hopkins Issues 3-Word Statement on Browns QB Deshaun Watson

DeAndre Hopkins Issues 3-Word Statement on Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Browns Add Recently Released Bengals Tight End via Free Agency

Browns Add Recently Released Bengals Tight End via Free Agency

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Slapped With Hefty Punishment From NFL

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Slapped With Hefty Punishment From NFL

Browns RB Nick Chubb Gets New Job Offer After Season-Ending Injury

Browns RB Nick Chubb Gets New Job Offer After Season-Ending Injury

Kareem Hunt Issues 6-Word Message as Browns Make Final Call on Status

Kareem Hunt Issues 6-Word Message as Browns Make Final Call on Status

Steelers Star Minkah Fitzpatrick Breaks Silence on Injuring Browns RB Nick Chubb

Steelers Star Minkah Fitzpatrick Breaks Silence on Injuring Browns RB Nick Chubb

Browns Send Message to Jerome Ford After Kareem Hunt Signing

Browns Send Message to Jerome Ford After Kareem Hunt Signing

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Accused of Using Burner Account After Loss to Steelers

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Accused of Using Burner Account After Loss to Steelers

Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Sends 5-Word Message to Nick Chubb

Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Sends 5-Word Message to Nick Chubb

Browns Expected to Reunite With Kareem Hunt After Quick Visit

Browns Expected to Reunite With Kareem Hunt After Quick Visit

NFL Makes Final Call on Suspension of Browns QB Deshaun Watson for Ref Push

NFL Makes Final Call on Suspension of Browns QB Deshaun Watson for Ref Push

Browns Investigating Trade for Disgruntled Rams Running Back

Browns Investigating Trade for Disgruntled Rams Running Back

Browns Expected to Inquire About Trade for Jonathan Taylor After Chubb Injury

Browns Expected to Inquire About Trade for Jonathan Taylor After Chubb Injury

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice With Baker Mayfield Comparison

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Put on Notice With Baker Mayfield Comparison

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Browns RB Nick Chubb After Injury

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Browns RB Nick Chubb After Injury

Browns RB Nick Chubb Carted Off Field After Gruesome Injury

Browns RB Nick Chubb Carted Off Field After Gruesome Injury

Browns Star Nick Chubb Responds to Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

Browns Star Nick Chubb Responds to Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

Browns Get Bad News on Amari Cooper Ahead of Steelers Matchup

Browns Get Bad News on Amari Cooper Ahead of Steelers Matchup

Browns Host Former Falcons Safety for Workout Amid Uncertainty

Browns Host Former Falcons Safety for Workout Amid Uncertainty

Cryptic Update Emerges on Amari Cooper’s Status With Browns After Injury

Cryptic Update Emerges on Amari Cooper’s Status With Browns After Injury

Browns Rookie Tackle Exposes T.J. Wattʻs Flaw Ahead of Steelers Matchup

Browns Rookie Tackle Exposes T.J. Wattʻs Flaw Ahead of Steelers Matchup

Browns Urged to Add ‘Thump’ to Defense With Super Bowl-Winning LB

Browns Urged to Add ‘Thump’ to Defense With Super Bowl-Winning LB

Steelers Send Message to Browns RB Nick Chubb Ahead of Matchup

Steelers Send Message to Browns RB Nick Chubb Ahead of Matchup

Trade Speculation Swirls Over Browns QB as Potential Aaron Rodgers Replacement

Trade Speculation Swirls Over Browns QB as Potential Aaron Rodgers Replacement

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Drops 1-Word Message After Bengals Demolition

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Drops 1-Word Message After Bengals Demolition

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Doubles Down on Trash Talk After Browns Blowout

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Doubles Down on Trash Talk After Browns Blowout