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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 8 AFC South predictions: Jags extend streak, Will Levis has rocky debut

The Texans and Titans are coming off their bye week, while the Jaguars look to extend their winning streak to five games, and the Colts try to avoid a third straight defeat.

Insider reveals key detail of Bill Belichick's contract extension

Rapoport revealed a key detail of Belichick’s new deal that many had been wondering about.

ESPN’s inaugural ‘Frozen Frenzy’ was a big ratings success

The numbers are in and ESPN’s first-ever “Frozen Frenzy”— the NHL equivalent of “NFL Red Zone” hosted by John Buccigross and Kevin Weekes — was an overwhelming success.

Commanders pass-rushing duo reportedly drawing plenty of trade interest

The Washington Commanders are reportedly drawing serious trade interest from parties looking at pass-rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat.

Hot seat rankings: Which NFL head coaches should start to worry?

Here’s a look at the five coaches with the hottest seats a little under halfway through the year.

Titans have a lot riding on Will Levis beyond his first start

As the Titans enter into seller mode ahead of the NFL’s Oct. 31 trade deadline, the team has a checklist of things to evaluate over the final 11 weeks of the regular season, starting with the quarterback position.

Travis Kelce laughs off media’s obsession with the ‘Taylor Swift Effect’

There’s no question that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plays better when his Grammy-winning pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift attends his games.

Anonymous GM believes Broncos want to trade Russell Wilson

The only thing seemingly standing in the Denver Broncos' way of drafting a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 draft and rebuilding from the ground up is Russell Wilson and the five-year, $245 million contract the team gave him last year.

NFL Draft watch: J.J. McCarthy, Chris Braswell shooting up draft boards

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy's draft stock is soaring. How do other NFL Draft prospects look after the latest college football action?

Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

There were plenty of letdowns and injuries to go around in Week 7 of the NFL season. Every Tuesday, we will dive into a handful of the top fantasy football pickups available that week and why they could be of value for fantasy owners looking to give their teams an extra boost.

Five leading Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates through Week 7

Here’s a look at five players who have the strongest case to win Offensive Rookie of the Year through the first seven weeks.

Did Jerry Jones take jab at Dak Prescott?

After watching the Minnesota Vikings pull off a 22-17 upset of the San Francisco 49ers on “Monday Night Football,” Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes there’s now a bit of a blueprint for beating the once perceived invincible 49ers: have a good quarterback.

Kevin Byard trade signals Titans already planning for 2024 and beyond

If there was any question where the Tennessee Titans stand coming out of their bye week and into a Week 8 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, they answered it with a single trade.

Jaylon Johnson sends a message to Bears GM Ryan Poles

After returning a Brian Hoyer interception 39 yards for a touchdown with 5:36 left in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 30-12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson found a camera in the end zone and sent a message to general manager Ryan Poles.

Five teams that should sell at the NFL trade deadline

The NFL trade deadline is a little over a week away, and teams are presumably making plans to either unload players for draft picks or to acquire them to bolster rosters capable of making a playoff run. Here are five teams that should sell ahead of the deadline.

Dan Campbell admits Lions needed butt kicking to bring them back to Earth

As many were set to crown the Lions as the class of the NFC, the Ravens gave them a thrashing that Detroit head coach Dan Campbell thinks could serve his team well.

Eagles HC petitions NFL not to ban the ‘brotherly shove’

Concerns have been raised that the “tush push” increases the likelihood of injury and also gives Philadelphia a competitive advantage over its opponents. However, the league has no evidence of either.

Texas dealt a big blow with injury to QB Quinn Ewers

The Texas Longhorns may have escaped John O’Quinn Field with a 31-24 win over the Houston Cougars on Saturday, but the team certainly suffered a significant loss.

NFL Week 7 winners: Travis Kelce living his best life, Bill Belichick wins 300

With most of the Week 7 NFL schedule in the books, here are the players and coaches that delivered standout performances.

Watch: Cardinals tackle ejected after hitting referee during altercation

Arizona Cardinals tackle D.J. Humphries was ejected after inadvertently hitting an official during an after-whistle altercation with Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks in Sunday's loss. We'll have to wait and see on whether any NFL discipline is forthcoming.

Insider suggests no Patriot is off limits as trade deadline nears

Although the Patriots pulled off a 29-25 upset of the Bills on Sunday, the team sits at 2-5 and has a 4% chance of making the playoffs, according to the New York Times simulator.

Watch: Packers WR Romeo Doubs steals ball away from Broncos DB for TD

Packers receiver Romeo Doubs quietly had just two catches in Sunday’s 19-17 loss to the Broncos, but it was his second one that made plenty of noise.

Watch: Jake Bobo’s absurd TD catch gives Seahawks lead over Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks rookie Jake Bobo made an insane touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, one which stood up on review.

Micah Parsons rips Cowboys haters, thinks they should have 'same energy' for Eagles, 49ers

Parsons stated if the Cowboys get put on blast following a loss, it’s only fair to criticize the 49ers and Eagles as well.

AFC South optimist, pessimist view of every team

Here are reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic about every team in the division through Week 6.