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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 4 AFC South predictions: Colts have a chance to take firm division lead

The AFC South split their games last week with the Texans and Colts picking up impressive wins over the Jaguars and Ravens, respectively. Here are predictions for Week 4’s slate of games:

Insider: 49ers are changing the way teams approach drafting receivers

The San Francisco 49ers are a top-five team in the NFL when it comes to broken tackles by a receiving corp. Other teams may actually change the way they are drafting receivers in an attempt to keep up.

Bucs HC says run game 'nonexistent,' challenges starting RB to step it up

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles laid out a challenge to starting running back Rachaad White following an underwhelming performance in Tampa’s 25-11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bill O'Brien scoffs at claim Patriots are interrogating ex-Cowboys for intel

The mind games between the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots ahead of their Week 4 matchup has reached Oregon-Colorado levels. 

Fans start petition to get Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph fired

There’s plenty wrong with the Denver Broncos, but a growing contingency of fans believe that defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is at the top of the list.

Raiders DE Chandler Jones says he was hospitalized against his will

Chandler Jones revealed through a social media post that he had been hospitalized against his will by the Las Vegas Fire Department and later taken to health facility.

Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

There were plenty of letdowns and injuries to go around in Week 3 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.

Oregon reportedly given intel from other coaches to help beat Colorado

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks may have gotten a little help with their 42-6 dismantling of the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at Autzen Stadium.

Watch: Oregon releases video showing villainous side of Colorado football team

The grudge between the No. 10-ranked Oregon Ducks and No. 19-ranked Colorado Buffaloes didn’t end with the 42-6 beatdown Oregon handed CU on Saturday.

NFL Draft watch: Does Spencer Rattler belong in Day 2 conversation?

Every week during the college football season, Yardbarker will post a brief look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects and how their play over the weekend either helped -- or hurt -- their draft stock. 

Vikings HC hints turnovers could start costing players their jobs

Not much has gone right for the 0-3 Minnesota Vikings. Despite having individual leaders in passing, receiving and sacks, the Vikings lead the NFL in one team category that head coach Kevin O’Connell is not proud of: Turnovers.

Cardinals loss a lesson in humility Cowboys' defense needed to learn

It took exactly one week for the Dallas Cowboys defense to put its foot in its mouth.

Bears reportedly not sold on Justin Fields as long-term answer at QB

Prior to Sunday’s slate of games, NFL insider Jay Glazer began planting seeds of doubt regarding Justin Fields as the Chicago Bears quarterback of the Chicago Bears quarterback of the future on “Fox NFL Sunday.”

Sauce Gardner on Mac Jones shove: 'He tried to stop me from having kids'

New England Patriots QB Mac Jones might have denied any dirty play, but New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner had a pretty detailed play-by-play of a supposed swipe at the family jewels during Sunday's showdown between the two AFC East rivals.

Mike McDaniel explains why Dolphins chose not to tie NFL scoring record

Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel had a chance to get greedy for records against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but opted to show his opponent mercy at the end of a 50-point win.

Watch: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift leave Arrowhead Stadium together

Following weeks. of  internet rumors, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were finally spotted together in the wild following his team's Sunday demolition of the Chicago Bears.

Watch: Broncos OL vents his frustration with direction of the team

Few can blame Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles for his exasperated post-game comments following a 70-20 beatdown to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Two notable free-agent quarterbacks reportedly reached out to the Jets

The New York Jets apparently turned down overtures from veteran quarterbacks Matt Ryan and Carson Wentz while they continue to stick it out with failed top-five draft pick Zach Wilson.

Watch: Tua Tagovailoa tosses no-look TD pass in Dolphins record win

The record number of points that the Dolphins hung on the Broncos in Sunday’s 70-20 win was unquestionably the headline of the day. 

Jets Hall of Famer latest to express frustration with Zach Wilson

The Jets knew they would have to temper their expectations after losing Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 to a season-ending Achilles injury and replacing him with Zach Wilson.

Colts reportedly coming down in their asking price for Jonathan Taylor

The Indianapolis Colts may be willing to come down a little on their laughably high asking price for running back Jonathan Taylor, per ESPN’s Stephen Holder.

Ex-Steelers LB says NFL to blame for Nick Chubb’s season-ending injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick tried clearing his name on Thursday, saying he didn’t try to purposely injure Cleveland Browns running

Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce: Taylor Swift rumors like a game of ‘telephone’

Is Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift? The Chiefs star didn't exactly answer the question, but he did comment on the rumors.

Execs believe Deion Sanders better suited to coach college, not the NFL

Regardless of his expressed desire to work with college-age players, it’s all but assumed that University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders will still garner plenty of head-coaching interest from NFL teams this offseason.