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

Chito Vera Sends 4-Word Message to New Champ Sean O’Malley After Callout

Chito Vera Sends 4-Word Message to New Champ Sean O’Malley After Callout

Browns Open Up Chunk of Cap Space as Veteran Restructures Deal

Browns Open Up Chunk of Cap Space as Veteran Restructures Deal

Jadeveon Clowney Takes Subtle Shot at Browns After Signing With Ravens

Jadeveon Clowney Takes Subtle Shot at Browns After Signing With Ravens

Browns ‘Obvious’ Trade Suitor for Falcons Dynamic RB

Browns ‘Obvious’ Trade Suitor for Falcons Dynamic RB

Browns Kicker Cade York Deletes Post After Missing Game-Winning Kick

Browns Kicker Cade York Deletes Post After Missing Game-Winning Kick

Browns Lose Preseason Standout to Injury Against Eagles

Browns Lose Preseason Standout to Injury Against Eagles

Brownsʻ AFC North Rival ʻConcernedʻ After Pro Bowler Undergoes Surgery

Brownsʻ AFC North Rival ʻConcernedʻ After Pro Bowler Undergoes Surgery

Browns QB Joshua Dobbs Posts Message as Rookie Named Starter

Browns QB Joshua Dobbs Posts Message as Rookie Named Starter

Browns Star Calls Out Eagles for Cheap Shots After Practice Fight

Browns Star Calls Out Eagles for Cheap Shots After Practice Fight

Browns Urged to Put Valuable Backup Lineman on Trade Block

Browns Urged to Put Valuable Backup Lineman on Trade Block

Browns RB Jerome Ford Predicted to Lose Battle Behind Nick Chubb

Browns RB Jerome Ford Predicted to Lose Battle Behind Nick Chubb

Browns Sign Veteran Running Back to Play Behind Nick Chubb

Browns Sign Veteran Running Back to Play Behind Nick Chubb

Browns Linebacker Suffers Season-Ending Injury Against Commanders

Browns Linebacker Suffers Season-Ending Injury Against Commanders

Browns Make Final Call on Adding Kicker as Cade York’s Struggles Continue

Browns Make Final Call on Adding Kicker as Cade York’s Struggles Continue

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Puts Joshua Dobbs on Notice With Play

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Puts Joshua Dobbs on Notice With Play

Browns Have Spoken to Kareem Hunt About Potential Return

Browns Have Spoken to Kareem Hunt About Potential Return

Disgruntled Ex-Browns Star Gets Offer From Ravens

Disgruntled Ex-Browns Star Gets Offer From Ravens

Browns Eyeing Former Colts RB as Jerome Ford Replacement After Injury

Browns Eyeing Former Colts RB as Jerome Ford Replacement After Injury

Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Facing Another Career Setback

Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Facing Another Career Setback

Packers Swoop Up Ex-Browns Running Back After Release

Packers Swoop Up Ex-Browns Running Back After Release

Browns Will Not Court Jadeveon Clowney Despite Significant Injuries

Browns Will Not Court Jadeveon Clowney Despite Significant Injuries

Browns Receiver Called Out as Big Name on Chopping Block

Browns Receiver Called Out as Big Name on Chopping Block

Ex-Browns RB Kareem Hunt Eyeing Deal With NFC Squad Following Bad News

Ex-Browns RB Kareem Hunt Eyeing Deal With NFC Squad Following Bad News

Browns Send Message on Cade York After Troubling Preseason Showing

Browns Send Message on Cade York After Troubling Preseason Showing

Browns Star Expected to Miss Significant Time With Groin Injury

Browns Star Expected to Miss Significant Time With Groin Injury

Bengals Star Ja’Marr Chase Urges Joe Burrow to Skip Browns Matchup

Bengals Star Ja’Marr Chase Urges Joe Burrow to Skip Browns Matchup

Browns Reunite With Veteran Tight End as Part of Roster Shakeup

Browns Reunite With Veteran Tight End as Part of Roster Shakeup

Browns Receiver Likely Cut Candidate After Tough Preseason Debut

Browns Receiver Likely Cut Candidate After Tough Preseason Debut

Video of Browns QB Deshaun Watson Embracing NFL Commish Goes Viral

Video of Browns QB Deshaun Watson Embracing NFL Commish Goes Viral

Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Has Camp Competition: Report

Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Has Camp Competition: Report