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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

49ers QB Brock Purdy in a good position to chase notable NFL record

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been checking off notable milestones since taking over as the team’s starter in Week 14 of last season.

Why Browns' season hinges on Kareem Hunt and Jerome Ford, not Deshaun Watson

In addition to Watson’s shortcomings, the Browns are also a run-first team, and Kevin Stefanski is a run-first head coach. 

Justin Fields walks back his previous criticism of Bears coaches

Within the span of a few fours, Justin Fields went from seemingly throwing the Bears coaching staff under the bus to scolding reporters for taking his remarks out of context.

Hurricanes TE petitioning NCAA for a record ninth year of eligibility

No FBS player in college football history has been granted a ninth year of eligibility. Miami Hurricanes tight end Cam McCormick is hoping to be the first.

Cowboys willing to try All-Pro edge-rusher on offense

While he’s a pass-rusher through and through, he does have some experience at running back.

49ers should be vigilant about running Christian McCaffrey into the ground

Just because Christian McCaffrey can do it all doesn’t mean the San Francisco 49ers should let him.

NFL slaps NFLPA with cease and desist for instructing RBs to fake injuries

The NFL owners have made their attitude toward running backs perfectly clear, and now, the league is taking action that further diminishes how the players at the position are viewed.

Blackhawks offer admirable reason for not naming a team captain

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of seven NHL teams currently without a captain, and that won’t be changing anytime soon.

Former Jets QB thinks team needs to pounce on a Zach Wilson replacement

The reviews for Jets quarterback Zach Wilson have been lukewarm through the first two games of 2023, but a former Jets QB thinks he has the ideal solution.

Week 3 AFC South predictions: Jags can take sole possession of first place

The AFC South split their games last week with the Titans and Colts picking up their first wins of the season. Here are predictions for Week 3’s slate of games.

Colts TE celebrates first career touchdown with hilarious photo shoot

Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson had gone 31 games without scoring a touchdown, but that all changed in Sunday’s 31-20 win over the Houston Texans.

Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

Here are the top waiver-wire adds for Week 3.

Boosters raise 'unprecedented' sum to help SMU with move to ACC

When Southern Methodist University joins the ACC in 2024, the school will be without a large chunk of revenue. As part of a conditional agreement to join the conference, the school won't be making any money from television rights for its first nine seasons.

Alabama has players-only meeting after lackluster win over USF

Although they left South Florida with 17-3 win over USF on Saturday, it’s clear all is not well with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Andy Reid confident Chiefs can break starting RT of his cheating ways

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid knew that starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor would be kept under a watchful eye in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Week 2 QB stock up, down: Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields on divergent paths

There were plenty of high scores and flashy stats from many quarterbacks in Sunday’s slate of games, but there were also some not-so-memorable performances. Here’s who’s stock is up and down after Week 2 of the NFL season.

Cowboys’ declaration to have ‘best defense in the world’ is premature

There’s no question that the smothering defense that’s allowed just five points per game through the first two weeks of the NFL season played by the Dallas Cowboys has been quite impressive. However, it is perhaps it’s a bit too early.

Week 2 NFL losers: Cards’ historic collapse, Jets do Zach Wilson no favors

Not every player, coach and team can shine. With that in mind, let's look at some of the more unremarkable moments and performances from Week 2.

Watch: Jordan Love’s fourth-down blunder likely cost Packers a win

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love might not be a rookie, but he had a tough rookie-level mistake during Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch: Broncos nearly pull off comeback with last-second Hail Mary

Just two games into the 2023 season and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson looks significantly better playing under head coach Sean Payton than he did last season under former head coach Nathaniel Hackett.

Rams, running back Cam Akers appear to be on the outs again

Trying to decipher Cam Akers’s standing with the Los Angeles Rams just may give you a headache. 

Blue Jackets part ways with controversial head coach Mike Babcock

Mike Babcock’s tenure as the head coach of the Blue Jackets didn’t even reach 12 weeks.

Watch: Announcer drops Taylor Swift reference after Travis Kelce TD catch

A CBS announcer had a clever way of calling a Travis Kelce touchdown on Sunday.

Deion Sanders responds to jab from CSU's Jay Norvell

Norvell, despite having some complimentary things to say about Sanders, also included a pretty personal jab. Sanders has responded to the comments.

'Tiger King' star wants Joe Burrow's help getting out of prison

The Tiger King, who became a minor celebrity in 2020, has written a letter to Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow asking for monetary help to hire lawyers.