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Michael Gallagher

Michael is a Nashville-based sports journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering the NFL, NHL and college football. A loyal 49ers fan, he even stuck with them through the Tim Rattay/Ken Dorsey era. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

Analyst applauds Steelers for getting back to roots in draft

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman gave the team high marks on its 2024 draft class, applauding the selections of two players who fit the old-school mold of Steelers football.

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo open to a reunion with Tom Brady

New England Patriots HC Jerod Mayo would love to have Tom Brady on the sideline, but in a hoodie, not a uniform.

BKFC president: Conor McGregor will have heavy influence as owner

David Feldman fully intends to take advantage of having one of the UFC’s biggest stars as a new minority owner of his rival Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Dolphins owner turns down multibillion-dollar offer for control of team

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross turned down a whole lot of money.

Cowboys exec hints Ezekiel Elliot could have big role in 2024

After losing Tony Pollard to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, many expected the Dallas Cowboys to draft a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft last week.

Carson Wentz trade looks even better for Eagles after 2024 draft haul

The Carson Wentz trade is the gift that keeps on giving for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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.