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

AFC Contender Out on Signing Ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott

AFC Contender Out on Signing Ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott

Browns Former First-Round Pick Put on Notice Ahead of Training Camp

Browns Former First-Round Pick Put on Notice Ahead of Training Camp

Browns Make Final Call on Reunion With Kareem Hunt

Browns Make Final Call on Reunion With Kareem Hunt

Lakers Land $18 Million Raptors Sharpshooter in Proposed Trade

Lakers Land $18 Million Raptors Sharpshooter in Proposed Trade

Ex-Browns Star Commanding Interest From NFC East Squad

Ex-Browns Star Commanding Interest From NFC East Squad

Browns WR Singled Out as Reason Cleveland is Staying Away From All-Pro

Browns WR Singled Out as Reason Cleveland is Staying Away From All-Pro

Lakers Star LeBron James Calls Out Nuggets for Championship Taunt

Lakers Star LeBron James Calls Out Nuggets for Championship Taunt

Browns Keeping ‘Eyes Peeled’ for Nick Chubb Insurance RB

Browns Keeping ‘Eyes Peeled’ for Nick Chubb Insurance RB

Lakers Have Strong Interest in Pursuing 12-Time All-Star Guard

Lakers Have Strong Interest in Pursuing 12-Time All-Star Guard

Cowboys Called Out for Not Pursuing High-Profile Free Agent RB

Cowboys Called Out for Not Pursuing High-Profile Free Agent RB

Browns Predicted to Part Ways With Nick Chubb After Season

Browns Predicted to Part Ways With Nick Chubb After Season

Browns Quarterback Pitched as Trade Bait With Future in Limbo

Browns Quarterback Pitched as Trade Bait With Future in Limbo

Browns Predicted to Move on From Amari Cooper

Browns Predicted to Move on From Amari Cooper

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Dealt Harsh Reality on Expectations

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Dealt Harsh Reality on Expectations

Browns Appear to Make Final Call on DeAndre Hopkins Signing

Browns Appear to Make Final Call on DeAndre Hopkins Signing

Recently Released Cowboys WR Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message

Recently Released Cowboys WR Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message

Browns Predicted to Part Ways With Recently Drafted WR

Browns Predicted to Part Ways With Recently Drafted WR

Browns Star Myles Garrett Put on Notice Ahead of Crucial Season

Browns Star Myles Garrett Put on Notice Ahead of Crucial Season

Charles Oliveira Fires Back at Islam Makhachev After UFC 289 KO

Charles Oliveira Fires Back at Islam Makhachev After UFC 289 KO

Julianna Pena Rips Amanda Nunes Over UFC Retirement

Julianna Pena Rips Amanda Nunes Over UFC Retirement

Browns’ Shot at Landing DeAndre Hopkins Takes Another Hit

Browns’ Shot at Landing DeAndre Hopkins Takes Another Hit

Cowboys Release Former First-Round Pick After Latest Signing

Cowboys Release Former First-Round Pick After Latest Signing

Cowboys Re-Signing Ezekiel Elliott Gains More Momentum

Cowboys Re-Signing Ezekiel Elliott Gains More Momentum

Nick Chubb Weighs in on Browns Re-Signing Kareem Hunt

Nick Chubb Weighs in on Browns Re-Signing Kareem Hunt

Za’Darius Smith Hints at Browns Next Big Roster Move With Tweet

Za’Darius Smith Hints at Browns Next Big Roster Move With Tweet

Browns Rumors: Harrison Bryant Restructures Deal Amid Trade Rumors

Browns Rumors: Harrison Bryant Restructures Deal Amid Trade Rumors

Browns Long Shot to Land DeAndre Hopkins: Report

Browns Long Shot to Land DeAndre Hopkins: Report

Browns Linked to Former Ravens RB Ahead of Training Camp

Browns Linked to Former Ravens RB Ahead of Training Camp

Browns Star Myles Garrett Responds to Criticism Over Missed OTAs

Browns Star Myles Garrett Responds to Criticism Over Missed OTAs

Cowboys Discussing Potential Blockbuster for Pro Bowl RB

Cowboys Discussing Potential Blockbuster for Pro Bowl RB