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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

Kevin Byard’s admission reveals true toxicity of Eagles locker room

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown may have organized a team-building trip to an escape room, but it’s going to take a lot more than that to fix whatever friction is going on inside the Eagles locker room.

Watch: Derrick Henry says goodbye to Titans fans following Jaguars upset

Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry gave a heartfelt message to his fans following Sunday's upset of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch: Amon-Ra St. Brown torches Vikings defense for 70-yard TD

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was arguably this year’s biggest Pro Bowl snub. 

Four former NFL head coaches who could get a second chance in 2024

There are a handful of former head coaches who’ve made a strong case for getting another crack at the job.

Which NFL players have the most bonus money at stake in Week 18?

With several teams resting their starters in anticipation of the playoffs, many teams and players still have plenty left to play for in the final week.

Backup QBs who could compete for starting jobs in 2024

Backup quarterbacks have had a huge impact on the NFL landscape this season. Which ones will be able to parlay their success into starting jobs next season?

Patriots reportedly went back on their word to former QB

The Patriots have mismanaged many things this season, but the quarterback position sticks out as arguably the biggest.

Dan Campbell, radio host have feisty exchange over so-called 'lunatic decision' at end of Cowboys game

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has never been afraid to tell it like it is. 

Broncos get warning over Russell Wilson situation: Sean Payton 'messed with the wrong guy'

The impending split between the Broncos and Russell Wilson may get a whole lot messier than it already is.

Mike Vrabel compares rumors of a rift with Titans GM to Santa Claus

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel had an interesting analogy when discussing his supposed rift with GM Ran Carthon.

Micah Parsons is bullish about CeeDee Lamb's place among NFL's best WRs

Earlier this year, All-Pro cornerback-turned-broadcaster Richard Sherman put Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb on blast, stating the 24-year-old wideout was not a legitimate No.

A.J. Brown organizes outside-the-box team-building effort for struggling Eagles

A.J. Brown has taken some heat for not speaking to the media after Philly’s last two games, prompting some to question his leadership ability as one of the faces of the team.

Aaron Rodgers shares his wild Super Bowl conspiracy theory

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has never been one to shy away from his beliefs about a wide range of topics like COVID and big pharma, regardless of how out there they might be.

Damar Hamlin gets tattoo to commemorate anniversary of cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin survived a life-threatening cardiac arrest one year ago to the day.

Top landing spots for recently released RB Dalvin Cook

The four-time Pro Bowler is free to sign with another team ahead of the playoffs. Here are the five best landing spots for Cook.

Did Marvin Harrison Jr. tip his hand about which team he wants to draft him?

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is considered one of the two best players in the 2024 NFL Draft, and a target of seemingly every team drafting inside the top five.

Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh makes bold statement on J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy was relatively quiet for the first 55 minutes and 19 seconds of Michigan’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday.

Takeaways from Michigan's CFP semifinal win over Alabama

Michigan rallied for an eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that tied the game at 20 and forced overtime, where the Wolverines stopped the Alabama offense on fourth-and-goal to punch its ticket to the national championship game.

Pat McAfee pokes fun at J.J. McCarthy’s intriguing pre-game ritual

Many consider Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy one of the calmest quarterbacks in college football when under pressure, and that’s not by accident.

Watch: Michigan WR Tyler Morris burns Alabama defense for long TD

Michigan responded to Alabama in a big way prior to halftime.

Watch: Alabama draws first blood in CFP semifinal with 34-yard TD run

The Michigan Wolverines allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game (87.1) in the country this season, but that didn’t matter on Alabama’s second possession of Monday’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup.

Miami Hurricanes linked to a top transfer portal QB

After losing out on potential Washington State transfer quarterback Cameron Ward to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Miami Hurricanes have turned their attention elsewhere.

Watch: Mom of Rams RB Kyren Williams wrestles ball away from Giants fan

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams had a career day in Sunday’s 26-25 win over the New York Giants.

How high could QB Cam Ward go after declaring for 2024 NFL Draft?

The No. 1-ranked quarterback in the NCAA transfer portal has decided where he’ll end up in 2024: the NFL.

Week 17 NFL losers: Lions cheated out of top seed, Arthur Smith on thin ice

For every winner, there is a loser. Here are the duds from Week 17 of the NFL season.