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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

Top potential replacements for Don Granato as Sabres head coach

Buffalo’s playoff drought now stands at 13 years.

Deion Sanders loses 2023 five-star CB, other players to transfer portal

Sanders said back in December he wasn’t worried about losing players to the portal — words he presumably regrets now.

Michael Chandler glad he waited for UFC to book Conor McGregor fight

Though he had to wait more than a year to get his chance to fight arguably the biggest star in the UFC, Michael Chandler is taking a victory lap after his patience paid off with an official bout agreement to face the former two-division champion later this summer.

NFL scouts appear weary of Jim Harbaugh’s coddling of J.J. McCarthy

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy just may be the most polarizing player in the 2024 NFL Draft class.

Former GM believes this 2024 QB can have a C.J. Stroud-like rookie year

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud set the bar awfully high in 2023 with arguably the greatest season in NFL history for a rookie QB. One former GM believes a 2024 rookie can come close to matching Stroud's rookie exploits.

Dana White not enthusiastic about Alex Pereira’s desired move to heavyweight

UFC president Dana White has to admire the ambitiousness of his light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (10-2).

Insider says to expect more trades for star WRs between now and the draft

When the Buffalo Bills shipped disgruntled receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans nearly two weeks ago, they may have unknowingly started a trend.

Former Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson believes he can out-strike UFC star

Johnson made a startling statement about his prospects sparring against the former UFC featherweight champion.

Jared Goff reflects on 'being sent to a place to die' in Rams-Lions trade

Quarterback Jared Goff is entering his fourth year with the Detroit Lions, and the last two have arguably been the best of his career. Not many expected that to be the outcome of the trade that sent him there.

Von Miller makes it known what he thinks the Bills should do in the draft

One Bills player isn't hiding his hopes for the team's draft plans.

J.J. Watt reveals the team he wishes he got to play for before retiring

When J.J. Watt became a free agent for the first time in his NFL career in 2021, there were a limited number of teams that he actually wanted to play for.

Former GM makes the case for Cowboys to draft a QB in first round

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has indicated that there’s a strong possibility the team will move on from quarterback Dak Prescott next offseason.

Cowboys’ first-rounder open to position change if that’s what team wants

Tyler Smith is coming off a strong season at left guard for the Cowboys, but he's willing to make a position change if needed for the team.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson admits this QB-WR tandem makes him a little jealous

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is struck with a little LSU nostalgia seeing Joe Burrow throwing touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Two moves the Bills can make to revamp WR room and remain contenders

After shipping Stefon Diggs to the Texans for a 2025 second-round pick, it’s no secret that wide receiver is the Bills’ biggest area of need heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

Mel Kiper Jr. has Cowboys taking Tony Pollard replacement in latest mock draft

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has come under fire lately from a growing contingency of his fan base that has expressed its discontent with the team’s inactivity during free agency.

Tom Brady believes former division rival will be next QB to win first Super Bowl

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has Tom Brady in his corner and that has to count for something.

Draft analyst says 2025 will be a bad year to select a QB

With the 2024 NFL Draft just two weeks away, it’s a safe bet that many teams have already started preliminary work on next year's draft.

NFL scout says this 2024 QB prospect reminds him of Daniel Jones

One of the more polarizing draft prospects recently drew an unflattering comparison.

Insider: Steelers actively looking to add another WR to replace Diontae Johnson

When the Steelers traded receiver Diontae Johnson to the Panthers last month, they filled a need when they got back cornerback Donte Jackson in return. The problem, however, is they created another void that needs to be filled at WR.

Best available players still on the NFL free-agent market

Many of the big headliners have already signed their respective deals, but there’s still plenty of value left to be had.

Analyst believes Jets can win AFC East, and not because of Aaron Rodgers

After revamping their offensive line and adding some pieces defensively, the New York Jets, with a healthy Aaron Rodgers, could be a dark-horse playoff contender in the AFC.

Mel Kiper Jr. predicts two teams trade up in Round 2 for QBs in latest mock

The number of quarterbacks that will be taken in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft has been hotly debated all offseason. Will two fall to the second round and spur trades?

UFL coach hints NFL teams are breaking rules trying to contact star player

The window for NFL teams to sign players under contract opens after the UFL season officially ends on June 2.