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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_

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

Watch: Brock Purdy attempts SpongeBob impression at Super Bowl media day

Purdy showed off his impression skills at Super Bowl Media Day.

Insider offers peculiar reason for Mike Vrabel’s inability to land another HC job

Following a successful six-year tenure with the Titans, former HC Mike Vrabel didn’t land any of the eight head-coaching jobs that were available this offseason.

Insider explains why Patriots passed on Nick Caley for OC position

As recently as two weeks ago, Rams TE coach Nick Caley was the front-runner to succeed Bill O’Brien as the OC of the Patriots, but four days ago, the team hired Alex Van Pelt for the position.

Latest mock draft has Patriots landing franchise QB and WR in Round 1

With a first-year head coach and plenty of roster holes to fill, the 2024 NFL Draft could be franchise-defining for the Patriots.

Le’Veon Bell says he’s making an NFL comeback, will only play for one team

Last July, former Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell said he’d left the door open for a potential NFL comeback. Six months later, it appears Bell is serious about his intentions to return to the league after stating as much in a series of videos he posted to Snapchat over the weekend.

49ers mulling options regarding their ‘spongy’ Super Bowl practice field

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t even been in Las Vegas for 24 hours and they already have an issue with the field they’ve been assigned to practice on this week ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

Chip Kelly’s NFL return appears to be gaining momentum

With several offensive coordinator positions still open, the odds of Chip Kelly returning to the NFL appear to be getting better.

Justin Fields could be bargain for teams out of range for draft's top QBs

In a way, Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields could be the steal of the draft.

If Bears miss out on Marvin Harrison Jr., is this former first-round WR their Plan B?

Losing out on Harrison Jr. would sting, but Ridley isn’t the worst consolation prize.

2024 offseason primer: New owner, GM, coach lead Commanders into new era

For the first time in a long time, fans of the Washington Commanders (4-13 in 2023) head into an offseason with a reason to be excited for the following year.

Cowboys DC Dan Quinn makes his feeling about Commanders HC job known

With the Seahawks hiring Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their next head coach, the Commanders are the NFL’s lone head-coaching vacancy.

Patriots' offensive coordinator job reportedly among NFL's least desired openings

It may be a long wait before New England finally finds a candidate willing to accept the job.

Are the Eagles and star WR A.J. Brown heading toward a split?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is no fool, so he knew exactly what he was doing when he scrubbed all mention of the Eagles from his Instagram account and deleted his X account shortly after the Eagles were eliminated from the postseason.

Jerry Jones hints the Cowboys will be big players in free agency

After being relatively quiet in free agency last year, it sounds like the Cowboys will be more active this spring.

2024 offseason primer: Is HC Dave Canales game for a Panthers rebuild?

There may be no bigger mess in the NFL than the Carolina Panthers.

Ben Johnson had unfortunate timing when he withdrew from Commanders job

The Commanders front office likely wasn’t mad about Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson not being interested in their head-coaching job.

Patrick Mahomes sounds off on Justin Tucker's attempt to 'to get under our skin' during pregame incident

Mahomes explained his side of the story in which he believes Tucker’s behavior was deliberately antagonistic.

Disappointing NFL Draft intel led transfer QB to Ohio State

He decided his best bet at upping his draft stock was to return to college for one more season and make a potential postseason run with Ohio State.

Jake Paul to face former Golden Gloves champ in next pro boxing bout

Perhaps Jake Paul is taking his professional boxing career seriously after all.

49ers’ Brock Purdy accomplishes playoff feat last achieved by Joe Montana

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy still has his share of doubters even after leading his team through the NFC side of the playoff bracket and to the Super Bowl.

Did the NFL mock Ravens WR Zay Flowers on social media?

It may be a while before Zay Flowers lives down his forgettable performance in Sunday’s 17-10 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.

Steve Young says this NFC team is best place for Zach Wilson to revive his career

It’s become apparent that if Zach Wilson is to have any success in the NFL, it won’t be with the New York Jets. 

Insider suggests perfect side-gig for Bill Belichick if he doesn’t coach in 2024

With just two head-coaching vacancies left and neither the Seattle Seahawks nor Washington Commanders expressing any interest in former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl winner may be forced into taking a gap year.

Michael Thomas airs grievance with Saints, Derek Carr on social media

Thomas had another injury-plagued season in 2023, and he vented some frustration on social media.