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’ $60 Million All-Pro Carted Off Field Against Bengals

Browns’ $60 Million All-Pro Carted Off Field Against Bengals

Browns Eyeing Former Chiefs RB Ahead of Opener

Browns Eyeing Former Chiefs RB Ahead of Opener

Dana White Calls Out Israel Adesanya After Loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293

Dana White Calls Out Israel Adesanya After Loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Calls Out Browns Star Denzel Ward Ahead of Opener

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Calls Out Browns Star Denzel Ward Ahead of Opener

Browns Receiver Named ‘Trade Block’ Material Ahead of Week 1

Browns Receiver Named ‘Trade Block’ Material Ahead of Week 1

Browns Send Message to Nick Chubb Ahead of Opener Against Bengals

Browns Send Message to Nick Chubb Ahead of Opener Against Bengals

Bold Proposed Trade Lands Browns Dynamic Playmaker From Falcons

Bold Proposed Trade Lands Browns Dynamic Playmaker From Falcons

Former Browns Bust Predicted to Land With Aaron Rodgers-Led Jets

Former Browns Bust Predicted to Land With Aaron Rodgers-Led Jets

Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Issues 1-Word Message Ahead of Opener

Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Issues 1-Word Message Ahead of Opener

Browns Linked to Former Commanders RB as Nick Chubb Complement

Browns Linked to Former Commanders RB as Nick Chubb Complement

Browns Announce Troublesome Update on Star CB Denzel Ward

Browns Announce Troublesome Update on Star CB Denzel Ward

Nick Chubb Breaks Silence After Not Being Named Browns Captain

Nick Chubb Breaks Silence After Not Being Named Browns Captain

Former Browns Running Back Finds New Home With Bengals

Former Browns Running Back Finds New Home With Bengals

Cade York Spurns Browns for AFC South Squad in Free Agency

Cade York Spurns Browns for AFC South Squad in Free Agency

Browns Trade for Veteran Kicker, Give Cade York the Boot

Browns Trade for Veteran Kicker, Give Cade York the Boot

Anthony Schwartz Sends 5-Word Message After Browns Release

Anthony Schwartz Sends 5-Word Message After Browns Release

Browns Proposed Trade Brings in Patriots Kicker as Cade York Replacement

Browns Proposed Trade Brings in Patriots Kicker as Cade York Replacement

Browns $100 Million Star’s Future in Question After Another Concussion

Browns $100 Million Star’s Future in Question After Another Concussion

Browns WR Goes Down With Potential Season-Ending Injury Against Chiefs

Browns WR Goes Down With Potential Season-Ending Injury Against Chiefs

Former Browns QB Joshua Dobbs Breaks Silence After Trade to Cardinals

Former Browns QB Joshua Dobbs Breaks Silence After Trade to Cardinals

Browns Make Final Call on Polarizing Pass-Catcher’s Future in Cleveland: Report

Browns Make Final Call on Polarizing Pass-Catcher’s Future in Cleveland: Report

Browns QB at Risk of Losing Roster Spot After Joshua Dobbs Trade

Browns QB at Risk of Losing Roster Spot After Joshua Dobbs Trade

Browns Backtrack on QB Plan, Trade Joshua Dobbs to Cardinals

Browns Backtrack on QB Plan, Trade Joshua Dobbs to Cardinals

Browns Proposed Trade Sends Pass-Catcher to Dolphins

Browns Proposed Trade Sends Pass-Catcher to Dolphins

Browns Cut QB, Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson’s Backup

Browns Cut QB, Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson’s Backup

Browns RB Nick Chubb Sends Message to New Bucs Starter Baker Mayfield

Browns RB Nick Chubb Sends Message to New Bucs Starter Baker Mayfield

Browns Ignite Trade Rumors Involving 3-Time DPOY After Latest Move

Browns Ignite Trade Rumors Involving 3-Time DPOY After Latest Move

Browns Kicker Cade York Put on Notice Ahead of Final Preseason Game

Browns Kicker Cade York Put on Notice Ahead of Final Preseason Game

Logan Paul Takes Ricochet Shot as Former Champ Calls Out Sean O’Malley

Logan Paul Takes Ricochet Shot as Former Champ Calls Out Sean O’Malley

Browns Receiver on Chopping Block Leaves Practice With Injury

Browns Receiver on Chopping Block Leaves Practice With Injury