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

Ex-Browns Running Back Breaks Silence After Bolting For AFC South Squad

Ex-Browns Running Back Breaks Silence After Bolting For AFC South Squad

Insider Teases Cowboys Next Move After Flurry of Additions

Insider Teases Cowboys Next Move After Flurry of Additions

Browns Make Final Call on Re-Signing Veteran Anthony Walker

Browns Make Final Call on Re-Signing Veteran Anthony Walker

Browns Tight End Put on Notice After Free Agent Signing

Browns Tight End Put on Notice After Free Agent Signing

Browns Holding Out Hope Veteran LB Returns After Visit With Commanders

Browns Holding Out Hope Veteran LB Returns After Visit With Commanders

Browns QB Joshua Dobbs Delivers Strong Statement on Deshaun Watson

Browns QB Joshua Dobbs Delivers Strong Statement on Deshaun Watson

Browns Star Sends Telling Message Amid Trade Rumors

Browns Star Sends Telling Message Amid Trade Rumors

Cowboys Rejected by Veteran WR For NFC Bottom-Dweller

Cowboys Rejected by Veteran WR For NFC Bottom-Dweller

Browns Inching Closer to Signing Blazing Fast Seahawks Veteran WR

Browns Inching Closer to Signing Blazing Fast Seahawks Veteran WR

Baker Mayfield Takes Subtle Shot at Browns After Latest Move

Baker Mayfield Takes Subtle Shot at Browns After Latest Move

Cowboys ‘Unwilling’ to Pay Price in Trade for Former First-Round WR

Cowboys ‘Unwilling’ to Pay Price in Trade for Former First-Round WR

Browns Bringing Back Fan-Favorite QB on 1-Year Deal

Browns Bringing Back Fan-Favorite QB on 1-Year Deal

Tepid Free Agent Market Could Lead RB Back to Browns

Tepid Free Agent Market Could Lead RB Back to Browns

Browns Linebacker Signs on to Return After Exploring Free Agency

Browns Linebacker Signs on to Return After Exploring Free Agency

Browns ‘Won’t Hesitate’ to Sign Odell Beckham

Browns ‘Won’t Hesitate’ to Sign Odell Beckham

Browns Rumored Trade for Former First-Round Receiver ‘Unlikely’

Browns Rumored Trade for Former First-Round Receiver ‘Unlikely’

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends 2-Word Message on Latest Signing

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends 2-Word Message on Latest Signing

Browns DE Ogbo Okoronkwo Makes Plea to Odell Beckham to Return

Browns DE Ogbo Okoronkwo Makes Plea to Odell Beckham to Return

Browns Named Top Fit For Super Bowl-Winning Sack Artist

Browns Named Top Fit For Super Bowl-Winning Sack Artist

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Blasts Team Over Ezekiel Elliott Treatment

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Blasts Team Over Ezekiel Elliott Treatment

Cowboys Target Odell Beckham Sends Message on Contract Demands

Cowboys Target Odell Beckham Sends Message on Contract Demands

Browns Closing in on Deal to Reunite Deshaun Watson With Texans Teammate

Browns Closing in on Deal to Reunite Deshaun Watson With Texans Teammate

Browns Linked to Former Pro Bowl Quarterback With Tie to Stefanski

Browns Linked to Former Pro Bowl Quarterback With Tie to Stefanski

Browns Aggressively Pursuing Trade for Broncos Receiver: Insider

Browns Aggressively Pursuing Trade for Broncos Receiver: Insider

Chiefs Wide Receiver Hints at Joining Browns With Tweet

Chiefs Wide Receiver Hints at Joining Browns With Tweet

Jacoby Brissett Gets Honest About Breakup With Browns

Jacoby Brissett Gets Honest About Breakup With Browns

Browns Cornerback Bolts for NFC Powerhouse in Free Agency

Browns Cornerback Bolts for NFC Powerhouse in Free Agency

Browns Stars Make Public Plea to Re-Sign Veteran Defender

Browns Stars Make Public Plea to Re-Sign Veteran Defender

Browns Sign Injury-Prone Ex-49ers DT to Deal

Browns Sign Injury-Prone Ex-49ers DT to Deal

Juan Thornhill Sounds Off After Signing 3-Year Deal With Browns

Juan Thornhill Sounds Off After Signing 3-Year Deal With Browns