J.R. DeGroote
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J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Waikoloa, Hawaii

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a sports journalist covering the NFL and NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.

He covered local and statewide sports as a reporter for West Hawaii Today and has decades of experience in digital media with previous stops at SB Nation and Bleacher Report.

He has won multiple state, regional and national honors for sports reporting and photography.

Education

J.R. DeGroote earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State University in 2014.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

  • Browns Tight-Lipped After Amari Cooper’s Latest Bold Statement on Trade

    The Cleveland Browns had no response to share after wide receiver Amari Cooper seemingly responded to being involved in trade rumors.

  • Browns Lineman Carted Off Field Against Packers

  • Cowboys Warned of Potential CeeDee Lamb Trade Demand

  • Browns WR Amari Cooper Responds to Trade Rumors With 6-Word Message

  • Browns Hit Roadblock in Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks

  • Cowboys Proposed Trade Sends CeeDee Lamb to Chiefs for Massive Haul

    The Dallas Cowboys have yet to finalize an extension for CeeDee Lamb, fueling speculation that the disgruntled star receiver could be on the move via trade.

  • Cowboys Send Message to Dak Prescott Amid ‘Challenging’ Negotiations

  • Cowboys Give 1-Word Statement on Potential CeeDee Lamb Trade

  • Dak Prescott Fires Shot at Cowboys Over CeeDee Lamb Stance

  • CeeDee Lamb Calls Out Cowboys With 1-Word Message on Contract Dispute

  • Browns Get Bad News on Brandon Aiyuk Trade

    The Cleveland Browns are interested in acquiring San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk. However, Aiyuk may not share the same enthusiasm for joining the Browns.

  • Cowboys Projected to Cut Ties With Veteran Quarterback

  • Browns Urged to ‘Save Face,’ Pull Out of Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks

  • Cowboys Make Roster Move With CeeDee Lamb as Holdout Extends

  • Browns Battling AFC North Rival for Brandon Aiyuk After Patriots Drop Out

  • Browns Waive Receiver as Brandon Aiyuk Rumors Swirl

  • Browns Ink New Pass-Rusher After Za’Darius Smith Injury

  • 49ers Send 3-Word Message on Brandon Aiyuk Amid Browns Trade Rumors

  • Browns Respond to Brandon Aiyuk Trade Talks

  • Browns Uncertain About Deshaun Watson’s Debut

    The Cleveland Browns are unsure when — or if — Deshaun Watson will play in the preseason as he continues his return from shoulder surgery.

  • Cowboys Urged to Add 4-Time Pro Bowl RB Alongside Ezekiel Elliott

  • Browns’ Trade Package for Brandon Aiyuk Built Around 5-Time Pro Bowler: Report

  • Browns Closing in on Trade for 49ers Star Brandon Aiyuk

  • Browns $23 Million Defender Carted Off Field at Training Camp

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Sends Firm Message to Front Office on Taking Discount

    The Dallas Cowboys should not expect quarterback Dak Prescott to accept any kind of discount as they negotiate his next deal.

  • New Video Emerges of Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

  • Former Browns Receiver Set to Work Out for Rival Steelers

  • Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Responds to Brandon Aiyuk Trade Rumors

  • Cowboys QB Named Potential Replacement for Deshaun Watson

  • Cowboys Seeking ‘Escape Hatch’ With Dak Prescott Contract

    A newly revealed sticking point in the contract negotiations between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys appears to be the length of his next deal.