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

Baker Mayfield’s Wife Sends Message to Browns RB Nick Chubb After Fiery Post

Baker Mayfield’s Wife Sends Message to Browns RB Nick Chubb After Fiery Post

Lakers Skipper Calls Out Nuggets With Expletive Statement

Lakers Skipper Calls Out Nuggets With Expletive Statement

Ex-Browns Starter Calls on Myles Garrett to Step Up

Ex-Browns Starter Calls on Myles Garrett to Step Up

LeBron James Has Made Final Call on Future With Lakers

LeBron James Has Made Final Call on Future With Lakers

Browns $54 Million Pass-Catcher Dubbed as Cut Candidate

Browns $54 Million Pass-Catcher Dubbed as Cut Candidate

Browns Signing Star WR to Odell Beckham-Like Deal ‘100% Fiction’

Browns Signing Star WR to Odell Beckham-Like Deal ‘100% Fiction’

Christian Wood Revs Up Speculation of Lakers Signing With 6-Word Tweet

Christian Wood Revs Up Speculation of Lakers Signing With 6-Word Tweet

Former MVP Pitched as ‘Emergency’ QB Option for Browns

Former MVP Pitched as ‘Emergency’ QB Option for Browns

Browns Insider Weighs in on Potential Nick Chubb, Myles Garrett Trades

Browns Insider Weighs in on Potential Nick Chubb, Myles Garrett Trades

Lakers Signing Former Suns Big Man Named Top Priority

Lakers Signing Former Suns Big Man Named Top Priority

Browns Predicted to ‘Pounce’ on Blockbuster Trade for All-World DT

Browns Predicted to ‘Pounce’ on Blockbuster Trade for All-World DT

Browns Star Nick Chubb Poised to Rewrite the RB Contract Narrative

Browns Star Nick Chubb Poised to Rewrite the RB Contract Narrative

Browns WR Elijah Moore Drops Powerful Message After Training With Deshaun Watson

Browns WR Elijah Moore Drops Powerful Message After Training With Deshaun Watson

Insider Lays Out Route for Browns to Sign 3-Time All-Pro Free Agent

Insider Lays Out Route for Browns to Sign 3-Time All-Pro Free Agent

Cowboys Sign Former Pro Soccer Player to Compete for Kicking Job

Cowboys Sign Former Pro Soccer Player to Compete for Kicking Job

Potential Trade Buzz Surrounds Browns Starter as Training Camp Nears

Potential Trade Buzz Surrounds Browns Starter as Training Camp Nears

Lakers Lose Former 1st-Round Big Man to Eastern Conference Foe

Lakers Lose Former 1st-Round Big Man to Eastern Conference Foe

Deshaun Watson’s Influence on Browns Limited Despite Contract

Deshaun Watson’s Influence on Browns Limited Despite Contract

Austin Reaves Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After Returning to Lakers

Austin Reaves Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After Returning to Lakers

Lakers Eyeing Reunion With Big Man Following Release

Lakers Eyeing Reunion With Big Man Following Release

New Browns Rival Odell Beckham Sends 4-Word Message to Nick Chubb

New Browns Rival Odell Beckham Sends 4-Word Message to Nick Chubb

Lakers Star LeBron James Hints at Retirement Decision After Free Agency

Lakers Star LeBron James Hints at Retirement Decision After Free Agency

Baker Mayfield Takes Subtle Shot at Browns Ahead of New Season

Baker Mayfield Takes Subtle Shot at Browns Ahead of New Season

Dennis Schroder Breaks Silence on Leaving Lakers for Raptors

Dennis Schroder Breaks Silence on Leaving Lakers for Raptors

Browns Have No Plans to Bring Back Veteran Starter

Browns Have No Plans to Bring Back Veteran Starter

Lakers Sign Former Timberwolves Forward to Kick off Free Agency

Lakers Sign Former Timberwolves Forward to Kick off Free Agency

Browns Young CB Being Dubbed ‘Building Block’ Is Bad News for Greg Newsome

Browns Young CB Being Dubbed ‘Building Block’ Is Bad News for Greg Newsome

Lakers Take Next Step in Kyrie Irving Pursuit Ahead of Free Agency

Lakers Take Next Step in Kyrie Irving Pursuit Ahead of Free Agency

Lakers Identified as Prime Destination for 4-Time NBA Champion

Lakers Identified as Prime Destination for 4-Time NBA Champion

Browns Star Deshaun Watson Disrespected in QB Rankings

Browns Star Deshaun Watson Disrespected in QB Rankings