Michael Gallagher

NFL Writer

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

EXPERTISE:

NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

Twitter/X: @MGsports_

Podcast: The Gold Standard

October 1, 2024 | NFL

Top five hottest NFL head-coaching seats at quarter mark of season

Here are the five head coaches with the hottest seat roughly one-quarter of the way through the NFL season.

September 30, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons explains toughest part about his ankle injury

A little over a week ago, the Cowboys had one of more feared pass-rush tandems in the NFL, and now, the team is facing the prospect of being without edge-rusher Micah Parsons and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence for multiple weeks.

September 30, 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles

Nick Sirianni details why Eagles barely use Jahan Dotson after trading for him

There’s no question the Philadelphia Eagles offense is struggling in the absence of star receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. But the team supposedly braced for times like these with the trade of former first-round wideout Jahan Dotson from the Washington Commanders before the season.

September 30, 2024 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson scoffs at questions about job security

The Jaguars are 0-4, have played poorly on both sides of the ball and have watched quarterback Trevor Lawrence fail to develop despite having just signed a massive extension. Pederson doesn't seem to think any of that is reason to question his job security.

September 29, 2024 | NFL

NFL Week 4 knee-jerk reactions: Jordan Mason is a star, Nick Sirianni in trouble

Week 4 of the NFL season is largely in the books and it's time for some knee-jerk reactions. Look away, Trevor Lawrence.

September 29, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs are fearing the worst with injured WR Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs may have just lost their leading receiver for the season.

September 29, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Watch: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Xavier Worthy connect on 54-yard TD

After losing his top receiver to a knee injury earlier in Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, Mahomes found a new deep target in rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy.

September 29, 2024 | NFL

Watch: 49ers LB Fred Warner has incredible pick-six vs. Patriots

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the top defenses in the NFL — something New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett found out firsthand.

September 25, 2024 | Miami Dolphins

NFL insider suggests Dolphins could roll with dark-horse quarterback

The Miami Dolphins put in QB Tim Boyle following injury to Logan Thompson on Sunday, but might they have another option?

September 25, 2024 | NFL

Week 4 fantasy football matchups to exploit

Every week, Yardbarker will give you some of the top fantasy football matchups to take advantage of. Here are the top matchups to exploit this week.

September 25, 2024 | NFL

NFC North rookie grades: How has each team’s top pick fared?

After three weeks of the regular season, several rookies are already making their mark in the NFL. Here's an evaluation of each NFC North team's top draft pick, accompanied by a grade based on how they've fared.

September 24, 2024 | NFL

Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

Three weeks into the NFL season and there are plenty of key players out with significant injuries, leaving many fantasy owners with important roster spots to fill. Here are the top players who should be targeted on the waiver wire for Week 4.

September 24, 2024 | NFL

Insider isn't buying Jerry Jones' excuses for not signing RB Derrick Henry

After Derrick Henry gashed the Cowboys defense for 151 yards and two touchdowns, owner Jerry Jones had to stand and answer questions from reporters about why he didn’t sign the All-Pro.

September 24, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys CB calls out teammates' lack of accountability after back-to-back losses

Many are searching for answers for the Cowboys' slow start, but cornerback Jourdan Lewis believes it starts with the players taking accountability for not doing their jobs.

September 23, 2024 | Green Bay Packers

Packers HC Matt LaFleur is applauded for what he’s done without Jordan Love

When Packers starting quarterback Jordan Love went down with a knee injury in the team’s 34-29 season-opening loss to the Eagles, many had written the team off for as long as Love was out.

September 23, 2024 | Minnesota Vikings

NFL executive has strong opinion of Vikings without QB Sam Darnold

Fortunately for the Minnesota Vikings, they got good news on Monday morning after an MRI on quarterback Sam Darnold’s knee revealed only some bruising and no structural damage.

September 23, 2024 | Tennessee Titans

Don’t expect the Titans to bench QB Will Levis anytime soon

While the NFL is a results-based business and poor quarterback play typically leads to change at the position, the Titans aren’t in an ordinary situation.

September 23, 2024 | NFL

Three QBs the Dolphins should consider trading for to salvage season

With Tagovailoa out, here are three passers Miami should consider trading for who could help save its season.

September 22, 2024 | NFL

Week 3 NFL knee-jerk reactions: All aboard Sam Darnold, Justin Fields apology tour

Week 3 of the NFL was not short on drama. The Panthers earned their first win behind backup quarterback Andy Dalton, the Steelers moved to 3-0 with Justin Fields under center and the Broncos knocked off the Buccaneers for their first win of the Bo Nix era. Here are some knee-jerk reactions from the third week of the NFL season.