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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

Davante Adams hints he may have jumped the gun in requesting trade to Raiders

When the Green Bay Packers franchise-tagged Davante Adams during the 2022 offseason, the star wide receiver took a risk.

HC change could be just what Titans WR Treylon Burks needs

Tennessee Titans receiver Treylon Burks has had a disappointing start to his NFL career.

Shedeur Sanders doesn’t take kindly to former teammate’s criticism

University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has a penchant for rubbing some people the wrong way.

Keon Coleman reveals what Josh Allen texted him before he was drafted by Bills

Bills QB Josh Allen wanted to be teammates with only one WR in the 2024 NFL Draft class: Florida State’s Keon Coleman.

Micah Parsons takes shot at rival Eagles

Parsons has never shied away from discussing the Eagles, and he took a bit of a shot at his rival during a recent podcast appearance.

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo admits he made ‘rookie mistake’ after he was hired

The New England Patriots coach isn't shy about admitting his own mistakes.

Insider says Giants’ interest in drafting a QB was a smokescreen

Linked to both North Carolina’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy in the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, many wondered if the Giants would make a move up for a quarterback in Round 1.

Titans’ second-rounder motivated to squash post-draft criticism

Tennessee Titans second-round pick T’Vondre Sweat heard every word that was said about why the Titans shouldn’t have used the 38th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on him.

Five undrafted rookie free agents who should make a 53-man NFL roster

Here are five of the top undrafted free-agent signees who should have a chance to break training camp on a 53-man roster.

Five NFL starters who could be in danger of losing their job to a rookie

With the draft officially in the books, here’s a look at five players who could potentially lose their starting jobs to rookies this season.

C.J. Stroud was envious of one team’s first-round pick

Thanks to a mid-March trade with the Minnesota Vikings, the Houston Texans didn’t have a pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Falcons reportedly tried to trade back into Round 1

The Atlanta Falcons front office took its share of criticism after passing on an edge-rusher to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Biggest first-round snubs of the 2024 NFL Draft

Here are five players who probably should have gone in Round 1 but didn’t.

How did they do? Grading 2024 mock drafts from four of the top experts

Here is a look at how four top draft analysts fared in their first-round predictions.

First-round NFL Draft picks who landed in the best and worst situations

Here are three players who landed in the best situation and three who landed in the worst.

Worst first-round NFL Draft picks in each division

Some teams drafted for need while others stuck to the best-player-available approach during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. 

Watch: Falcons TE Kyle Pitts ‘shocked’ by team drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was forced to process the ineptitude of his organization in front of an internet audience.

Kirk Cousins reportedly didn’t know Falcons were drafting a QB with No. 8 pick

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell read Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s name off the Atlanta Falcons’ draft card, lots of jaws hit the floor. 

A.J. Brown extension puts pressure on 49ers to resolve Brandon Aiyuk situation

The longer Aiyuk goes unsigned, the more money it could cost the 49ers in the long run, especially with other star receivers like Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb and Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson also likely to get paid before the 2024 season.

Insider names two under-the-radar players who could be surprise first-rounders

Surprises always pop up during the NFL Draft's first round and this year's event figures to be no different.

AFC exec: Star WR prospect has 'chance to be Tyreek Hill good'

He is projected to go in the top 10, with many mock drafts linking him to the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 5 overall or the New York Giants at No. 6 overall.

Vikings reportedly have QB contingency plan if trade-up falls through

The Minnesota Vikings to move up to draft a quarterback, but what will they do if the price is just too steep?

Adam Schefter sounds off on if Justin Herbert gets traded during draft

Every team picking in the Nos. 2-7 range in the 2024 NFL Draft has been rumored at some point to potentially trade out of their selection. The Chargers, who have the fifth overall pick, are no different.

Bill Belichick to play prominent role on ESPN's 'Manningcast' in 2024

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may not be on an NFL sideline in 2024, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see him on television during NFL games.