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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_

EXPERTISE:

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

Week 15 AFC South predictions: Jaguars get measuring-stick game vs. Ravens

Things are heating up in the AFC South as the season nears an end. Just one game separates the division-leading Jaguars from the Texans and Colts, who are tied for second place.

Cam Newton bashes MVP front-runners: 'These are game managers'

Cam Newton's hot take proves he still knows next to nothing about the landscape of playing quarterback in today’s NFL.

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey says switch from soccer to football wasn’t his idea

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is having a record-setting rookie season, which wouldn’t have been possible had he not taken the advice of the person closest to him.

Ben Roethlisberger thinks the 'Steeler Way' is gone, bashes team leaders

Roethlisberger’s remarks come on the heels of recent glimpses of division played out in the public eye.

After going viral, Tommy DeVito's agent advocates for him to be Giants QB1

Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito is taking the NFL by storm.

Civil suit against ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza dropped

Given everything that’s happened over the last year and a half, Tuesday was a moment of vindication for ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza.

Week 15 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

Here are the top waiver-wire adds for Week 15 as teams prepare for the playoffs.

A text from his wife seemed to motivate Tyreek Hill to return from ‘MNF’ injury

It’s no secret that the Miami Dolphins’ high-octane offense is built around feeding the ball to arguably their best player, Tyreek Hill.

Penguins GM says HC Mike Sullivan doesn’t have to worry about job security

Despite being one of the worst teams in the NHL in terms of both points accumulated and points scored, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas says that head coach Mike Sullivan isn’t in danger of losing his job anytime soon.

Watch: 49ers long snapper uses sign language to taunt D.K. Metcalf

There’s no question there’s bad blood between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and 49ers long snapper Taybor Pepper has taken the smack-talking to another level.

Heisman win propels Jayden Daniels past Caleb Williams in latest mock draft

While many NFL Draft experts still have USC quarterback Caleb Williams penciled in as the No. 1 overall pick next April, there’s a growing congregation of pundits who believe Williams is no longer a lock to go at the top of the draft.

How Deion Sanders revamped Colorado’s offensive line in less than a week

Weeks ago, University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders vowed to fix the Buffaloes porous offensive line. Sanders made good on that promise in less than a week.

49ers players reportedly incentivized to antagonize Seahawks WR DK Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf has developed a reputation around the NFL for being a bit of a hothead — a reputation that San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan decided to use against him.

Kadarius Toney blunder inspires a cringeworthy Rex Ryan foot-fetish reference

It's unclear who was the bigger butt of this joke, Toney or Ryan himself.

Ranking the backup quarterbacks who could determine playoff races

Just because you have to resort to playing Joe Flacco at quarterback does not mean you are out of the postseason picture. Ranking the backup signal-callers who have a chance to alter the equation down the regular-season stretch.

Former Pro Bowl RB details tough transition from football, battle for benefits from NFL

From a tough transition to life after the game to a battle with the league for benefits, a former Pro Bowl running back has opened up about his post-NFL journey.

Who is Dom DiSandro? What you need to know about Eagles' viral celebrity

While not much is publicly known about DiSandro, here's what fans should know about the Eagles’ newest viral sensation.

Rob Gronkowski explains only possible way Bill Belichick, Patriots part ways

Bill Belichick’s future as the head coach and general manager of the New England Patriots has been one of the more highly debated topics of the 2023 NFL season.

Titans' Will Levis expresses remorse for sideline exchange with DeAndre Hopkins

While it looked like a fiery exchange in the moment, both players downplayed it being anything more than just a momentary disagreement after a miscommunication.

NFL sends warning memo to teams after 49ers-Eagles scuffle

The NFL laid down the law in the form of a stern memo following Sunday's unfortunate sideline incident during the San Francisco 49ers' matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Week 14 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

Waiver-wire adds for Week 13 of the fantasy football season, including a young Houston Texans receiver who could see plenty of targets upcoming.

Week 14 AFC South predictions: Texans poised to capitalize on Jags injuries

The AFC South split its Week 13 slate of games as the Texans and Colts came out on the winning end while the Jaguars and  Titans each lost their games in overtime. Here are predictions for Week 14’s slate of games.

Power ranking the top QBs in the NCAA transfer portal

The 30-day window to enter the NCAA transfer portal opened on Monday, and nearly 1,200 college football players are searching for a change of scenery.

NFL Draft guru shares interesting thoughts on the 2024 RB class

However, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller doesn’t believe there’s a RB worthy of being first-round selection in the 2024 class after watching two backs go in the top 12 picks last year.

Giants legend Lawrence Taylor says he wouldn’t make it in today's NFL

Taylor believes his aggressive nature and full-throttle style of play likely wouldn’t fly in today’s game, where referees have cracked down on several personal foul penalties, including roughing the passer and unnecessary roughness — two flags Taylor would have likely drawn repeatedly.