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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

Insider indicates Bill Belichick is furious Falcons snubbed him

With just two teams left with head-coaching vacancies, it’s likely that Belichick sits out the 2024 season and returns to coaching in 2025.

Paul Finebaum explains why Jim Harbaugh leaving is actually 'a positive' for Michigan

As ESPN’s Paul Finebaum puts it, Harbaugh leaving Michigan is actually a blessing in disguise.

Falcons HC hire could help shape Patriots' search for offensive coordinator

We could potentially be looking at an NFL "butterfly effect" upcoming, with the Atlanta Falcons' hiring of Raheem Morris as head coach changing the course of the New England Patriots' OC search.

Colorado self-reports several NCAA violations from Deion Sanders' first season

The Deion Sanders era at the University of Colorado started off with a bang, but things have gone downhill.

Do 49ers' Super Bowl hopes hinge on Kirk Cousins curse?

Will the Kirk Cousins curse strike again?

Ran Carthon throws shade at Mike Vrabel while introducing new Titans coach

Vrabel's failure to accept Carthon’s vision for the Titans ultimately led to his firing as head coach.

Jim Harbaugh taking Chargers job could be Colin Kaepernick’s ticket back to NFL

As long as Harbaugh is running the show with the Chargers, the possibility is always there that Kaepernick could eventually be back in the NFL.

Is Bill Belichick's paranoia working against him landing another HC job?

Free-agent coach Bill Belichick likes to keep things close to the vest; or in his case, close to the hoodie.

AFC, NFC championship games on track to set records for ticket prices

Tickets to this weekend's AFC and NFC title games are absurdly expensive even by the absurdly expensive standard of the NFL.

Insider proposes surprising potential landing spot for Josh McDaniels

If McDaniels weren’t to go running back to the safety of the Belichick umbrella, SI.com’s Albert Breer suggested a possible wild-card team for McDaniels’ services.

Ran Carthon's promotion validates reported power struggle with Mike Vrabel

Three weeks after firing former head coach Mike Vrabel, there’s no question about who’s calling the shots for the Tennessee Titans now.

Arthur Smith reportedly won’t have to wait long to return to an NFL sideline

It’s been less than three weeks since Arthur Smith was fired as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, but he may not be out of a job for long.

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan is the second HC to accomplish this playoff feat

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is already regarded among the best at his profession.

Helmet worn in Will Levis' record-setting debut now at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis had quite the memorable debut in a win over the Falcons in Week 8.

Former Pro Bowler says the 49ers should ditch Brock Purdy for this QB

The 49ers are playing in their fourth NFC Championship game in the last five years, and some would say they got there not because of quarterback Brock Purdy, but in spite of him.

Draft guru believes he has a good idea of what Bears can get for Justin Fields

What the Chicago Bears will do with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and subsequently quarterback Justin Fields, is perhaps the biggest question of the NFL offseason.

Why Brian Callahan was the right choice to succeed Mike Vrabel as Titans HC

Two weeks after firing head coach Mike Vrabel, the Tennessee Titans have found his successor. 

The Falcons may be second-guessing their pursuit of Bill Belichick

Should Bill Belichick's lack of interviews be worrisome for the Falcons?

Chargers likely to retain offensive coordinator Kellen Moore

Before settling on Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator, the Bears requested to interview Chargers OC Kellen Moore for the same position.

Potential landing spots for Bucs WR Mike Evans if he tests free agency

While the door isn’t officially closed on receiver Mike Evans returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024, it seems likely the 10-year veteran will test free agency after failing to reach a contract extension during the regular season.

Chiefs OT accuses Bills of spiteful stunt after divisional-round loss

Temperatures in the low 20s weren’t the only form of cold that the Kansas City Chiefs had to deal with Sunday night at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo. 

Takeaways from Lions-Bucs playoff game: Goff, Campbell among NFL's best

The No. 3 seed Lions held off the scrappy No. 4 seed Buccaneers, earning a 31-23 win in the NFC divisional round and advancing to their first NFC Championship game since 1991.

Watch: Bills defense forces key Chiefs turnover in end zone

Trailing the Chiefs 27-24 early in the fourth quarter, the Bills were in danger of going down by two scores after turning the ball over on downs following a failed fake punt in their own territory.

Report: Chip Kelly drawing interest from multiple NFL teams

Could we see UCLA HC Chip Kelly once more roaming an NFL sideline in the near future?

Wrestling legend Ric Flair in awe of Baker Mayfield's gutsy performance

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair couldn't believe the heart displayed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield during Sunday's divisional-round loss to the Detroit Lions.