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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

Tom Brady admits he nearly unretired again, reveals what changed his mind

Any time a starting quarterback went down with an injury this year, former Buccaneers and Patriots QB Tom Brady was the first one mentioned as a possible replacement.

Watch: Chiefs teammates separated during heated sideline dispute

The Kansas City Chiefs had some issues to work out on the sidelines of Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Call it a New Year's Eve family squabble.

Panthers owner David Tepper could use a Week 17 do-over

Sunday was a day that Panthers owner David Tepper would presumably like to forget.

Watch: Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes spectacular TD catch in traffic

Seahawks rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had scored just one touchdown in his previous eight games heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Steelers.

Watch: Giants nearly come back against Rams after crazy 94-yard punt return TD

Trailing the Los Angeles Rams 26-19 with less than 3:30 left in the fourth quarter, the New York Giants needed a spark. Enter 27-year-old journeyman receiver Gunner Olszewski.

Three reasons Texas can beat Washington in the CFP semifinals

For a second straight season, Washington and Texas will meet in a bowl game. Only this time, a trip to the national championship is at stake.

Three reasons Washington can beat Texas in CFP semis

For a second consecutive season, the Washington Huskies and Texas Longhorns will meet in the college football postseason. Only this time, a trip to the national championship is on the line.

Commanders reportedly interested in trading up for No. 1 overall pick

On the heels of a six-game losing streak, the Washington Commanders appear to be in prime position to land one of the top two quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. It sounds like they would be willing to give up assets to assure they have the top selection.

Did USC QB Miller Moss earn starting job with record-setting bowl performance?

USC has churned out some of the top college QBs in recent memory, but none of them ever accomplished what Moss did in Wednesday’s 42-28 Holiday Bowl win over No. 15 Louisville.

Former All-Pro WR not sold on Lions as serious threat in the playoffs

While Larry Fitzgerald’s trepidation is understandable given Detroit's 16 losing seasons and only three playoff appearances since 2000, the team has made major strides in head coach Dan Campbell’s third season. 

Week 17 AFC South predictions: Key injuries could set back Colts, Jaguars

No ground was gained by any of the three teams tied for the AFC South lead with the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars all losing

Insider suggests Patriots teammates quit on QB Mac Jones

While there’s no concrete evidence the Patriots locker room quit on Jones, the numbers certainly paint an interesting picture.

Adam Schefter explains why Ben Johnson's reported $15M salary demand is reasonable

It was reported last week that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is asking for a salary of $15 million per year for any team that wants him to be its next head coach.

Joe Flacco gaining ground on Damar Hamlin in Comeback Player of the Year race

Though Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is still the betting favorite to win the 2023 NFL Comebacker Player of the Year award, he’s no longer the shoo-in he was just a few weeks ago.

Chiefs Hall of Honor inductee offers Patrick Mahomes some sobering advice

Dante Hall believes he has the solution to help Mahomes — and the offense — get back on track.

Top draft-eligible players to watch in the College Football Playoff

As we get set for the College Football Playoff, here are 10 players who could soon be making an impact on Sundays.

Ravens don’t take kindly to being underdogs in 'MNF' matchup with 49ers

The Baltimore Ravens are 5.5-point underdogs heading into their Week 16 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on “Monday Night Football.” It’s only the second time this season that Baltimore hasn’t been favored to win — something a few of the team’s top players are taking personally.

USFL cuts four teams as merger with XFL begins to take shape

Two of the teams that played in the 2023 USFL playoffs will cease to exist in the newly formed league merging the USFL and XFL next year.

Watch: Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker releases hilarious Pro Bowl campaign video

Dicker chose to use the power of a good viral video to his advantage and help steer some Pro Bowl votes his way.

Week 16 AFC South predictions: Texans get bad week to be without C.J. Stroud

With just three games left in the 2023 season, the race for the AFC South crown will likely come right down to the wire.

Tua Tagovailoa rips into critics who say his teammates carry him

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is having an MVP-caliber season, but there are still some who question how much of his head-turning year he owes to his supporting cast.

Lions HC Dan Campbell asks fans to direct anger over ticket prices elsewhere

Don't ask Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell about ticket prices, he can't do anything about them.

NFL Network's Rich Eisen reveals what T.J. Watt told him about Steelers’ poor practice habits

No team in the NFL has been under more scrutiny over the past few weeks regarding lack of effort than the Steelers. Now we may know why.

How Georgia was able to flip five-star safety K.J. Bolden from Ohio State

The Georgia Bulldogs may have lost five-star quarterback recruit Dylan Raiola to Nebraska, but don’t feel sorry for them just yet.

Ryan Day has priceless reaction to Ohio State landing nation's top recruit

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day has lost quite a bit of talent to the NCAA transfer portal over the last few weeks, so when Day got news OSU had landed five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith, he couldn’t help but have an over-the-top reaction.