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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

Patrick Mahomes sends savage message to Ravens TE after dramatic finish

Mahomes couldn’t help but offer some savage advice during his post-game news conference.

Angel Reese levies alarming claims of harassment from Caitlin Clark fans

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese detailed disturbing allegations about the behavior of Caitlin Clark fans toward her.

Chiefs owner reacts to Taylor Swift drawing up plays for the team

Patrick Mahomes dropped a bombshell last week when he admitted that pop star Taylor Swift had been drawing up plays for the Kansas City Chiefs offense.

Top Week 1 fantasy football matchups to exploit

Every week, Yardbarker will give you some of the top fantasy football matchups to take advantage of. Here are the top matchups to exploit in Week 1.

Was Bills QB Josh Allen’s Keon Coleman praise a subtle shot at Stefon Diggs?

Bills players haven’t shied away from speaking about the significant change they’ve noticed inside the locker room now that receiver Stefon Diggs is gone. This includes his former QB, Josh Allen.

49ers' Trent Williams explains epiphany moment that made him end holdout

Not long after teammate Brandon Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120M contract extension, 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams sign a contract extension of his own, ending his lengthy holdout.

NFL QB poll produces surprising results for league's smartest passer

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers may have been down for the count for the last year, but he remains a football genius.

Stephen A. Smith questions Nick Sirianni's future after Eagles' collapse last season

Like many, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Sirianni is coaching for his job in 2024.

Justin Jefferson sends warning to former LSU teammate Ja’Marr Chase

If there’s anyone who can relate to what Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is going through right now, it’s Justin Jefferson.

How does Leon Draisaitl’s extension with Oilers affect Connor McDavid?

If Draisaitl is worth as much as Edmonton agreed to pay him, then McDavid, who’s scored 100 or more points in seven of his nine NHL seasons and 30 or more goals in eight seasons, has got to be worth significantly more.

Brandon Aiyuk admits partial fault for contract standoff with 49ers

Aiyuk was close to being dealt several times during the offseason.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirms team is making one big change in 2024

With New York Giants heading into a crucial Year 3 under Brian Daboll, the 49-year-old head coach isn’t taking any chances. 

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has chance to break unwanted Tom Brady record in 2024

Tom Brady holds a lot of records. One of them is that of most-sacked quarterback in NFL history, a title which he may only hold for a handful of months before Aaron Rodgers wrests it away in bruised fashion.

Jerry Jones raked over the coals by anonymous agents for Dak Prescott situation

With just nine days before the start of the regular season, the Cowboys seem no closer to signing Prescott to an extension than they were before the start of training camp, which is why Jones was ripped apart in a recent poll of NFL agents conducted by The Athletic.

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase could be seeking record contract

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase wants to be the highest-paid receiver in football. By a penny.

Packers' Josh Jacobs reveals the team he refused to sign with in free agency

Former Las Vegas Raider Josh Jacobs was one of the top free-agent running backs on the market back in March, and before he signed with the Green Bay Packers, one team made a full-court press to land the 26-year-old.

Kirk Herbstreit has already seen enough to name top player in college football

Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter drew all kinds of hyperbole for Thursday's win over FCS North Dakota State.

Would Chiefs GM Brett Veach still trade for Kadarius Toney if he had a do-over?

The Kansas City Chiefs needed Kadarius Toney, if only for a brief moment in time.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott makes honest admission about Jerry Jones

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott knows that team owner Jerry Jones likes to talk. A lot.

Star Penguins prospect opens up about requesting trade out of Winnipeg

Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Rutger McGroarty spoke (lightly) about his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets.

NFL agents throw shade at 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk for offseason drama

The situation has been messy and played out in a very public setting, and it may be weeks before a resolution is reached.

Titans' Will Levis has revenge in mind for NFL Draft prank caller

As he sat in the green room and watched the final few picks of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft dwindle down, Will Levis’ phone rang, but it was not who he was expecting.

Ja’Marr Chase sends message to Bengals by not suiting up for practice

It hadn’t even been 24 hours since Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters that he expected star receiver Ja’Marr Chase to play in the team’s season opener before Chase made him look foolish.

Jets' Sauce Gardner trolls teammate over his ‘Madden 25’ likeness

Even with the advancements in graphics and AI, sometimes video games miss the mark when it comes to creating realism. 

Skip Bayless doesn’t seem to be a fan of Dalvin Cook joining Cowboys

Skip Bayless seemingly has an opinion about everything the Cowboys do, and he's not a fan of their latest move.