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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_

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

Kyle Shanahan reveals when Brock Purdy could make preseason debut

After taking all restrictions off the second-year signal-caller, Kyle Shanahan disclosed that Purdy could be close to seeing his first action.

Cowboys OC reveals what RB Tony Pollard is ready for

The Cowboys have been ramping up Pollard’s workload as training camp has progressed.

Commanders CB injured after body slam from Ravens TE Mark Andrews

Danny Johnson’s injury happened after he helped break up a Lamar Jackson pass along the right sideline during practice on Tuesday. He picked up the loose ball from the turf but was grabbed from behind by the 6-foot-5, 247-pound Andrews and thrown to the ground, which started a brawl between the Ravens and Commanders sidelines. 

Packers safety says rookie TE reminds him of Travis Kelce

Just how high is the upside for Green Bay Packers rookie TE Luke Musgrave?

Is Ron Rivera still not sold on Sam Howell as Commanders QB?

Washington Commanders HC Ron Rivera is still holding his cards close to the vest when it comes to his Week 1 starter.

Lions reportedly shutting down star WR for rest of preseason

The Detroit Lions were already going to be without 2022 first-round receiver Jameson Williams for the first six games of the 2023 season while he serves a suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. Now it sounds like his preseason action is over as well.

Cowboys defense putting NFL on notice: 'We ain't taking s--- from nobody'

During the final day of padded practice on Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys defense made it count. 

Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews may not be retiring after all

Despite posting a heartfelt goodbye to the city of Chicago and Blackhawks fans and teammates on his Instagram page, three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews may not be retiring just yet.

Colts GM Chris Ballard gives an update on Jonathan Taylor's status

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is currently away from camp, but due to an excused absence rather than any kind of holdout.

ESPN analyst jokes about being threatened by NFL GM’s ‘goons’

Former NFL cornerback-turned-ESPN analyst Domonique Foxworth is no stranger to ruffling feathers with the opinionated analysis he’s shared on the many ESPN radio shows he appears on regularly like “First Take” and “Get Up.”

Titans star to miss a few weeks after being carted off practice field

The Tennessee Titans fan base is collectively holding its breath after second-year receiver Treylon Burks was carted off the field during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings.

The 49ers set Trey Lance up for failure whether they want to admit it or not

The San Francisco 49ers have set up QB Trey Lance to fail.

Cowboys HC: CeeDee Lamb on similar trajectory to ex-Packers All-Pros

To say the Dallas Cowboys have high expectations for receiver CeeDee Lamb heading into Year 4 may be a bit of an understatement.

Mark Stone says he scored Stanley Cup hat trick with serious injury

If scoring a hat trick in the series-clinching game of the Stanley Cup Final wasn’t impressive enough, Las Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone admitted on Tuesday that he did it while playing with a broken wrist.

Insider suggests Cowboys have plenty of ‘trade chips’ to cash in

After overhauling their defense during the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have a good problem on their hands with plenty of depth in both the front seven and the secondary and not enough roster spots to go around.

A surprising new favorite edges Patrick Mahomes in 2023 MVP odds

Despite suffering a calf injury during the beginning of training camp last month, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (+600) holds a small edge over Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (+650) in BetMGM’s latest odds for 2023 NFL MVP.

Jets RBs walk back critical remarks about new teammate Dalvin Cook

If you expected there to be any awkwardness in the New York Jets locker room among the running back group after the team signed Dalvin Cook, you might be a little disappointed.

Jeff Petry trade bookmarks savvy offseason for Canadiens GM Kent Hughes

In shipping Petry to his hometown team, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes put Montreal in a better situation than it was in just two weeks ago, all by playing facilitator in the Karlsson trade.

Watch: Mark Andrews body slams DB during Ravens-Commanders joint practice

During Tuesday’s joint practice between Baltimore and Washington, several brawls broke out — highlighted by Ravens tight end Mark Andrews body-slamming Commanders defensive back Danny Johnson. 

NFL coaches, execs believe Justin Herbert is better than Jalen Hurts

The NFL is in perhaps a golden age of elite young quarterback play, and Mike Jones of The Athletic recently sought to determine which one was the best age 25 or younger.

UFC Hall of Famer irked by Conor McGregor’s possible USADA exemption

When former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor (22-6) confirmed over the weekend he would be fighting Michael Chandler (23-8) in December, it piqued the interest of many, including UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier.

NCAA's remarks indicate it wants to drop the hammer on Jim Harbaugh

In the span of roughly three weeks, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has gone from being suspended for the first four games of the 2023 season to not facing any suspension at all.

Which rookie QBs had the best preseason debuts?

Thirteen of the 14 QBs drafted in April made their NFL debuts over the weekend. So, who fared the best from the group?

Ruling on Flyers prospect Ivan Fedotov only intensifies tension between U.S., Russia

Fedotov’s situation is just the latest chapter in the strained relationship between the United States and Russia due to a volatile political climate after the latter declared war on the Ukraine last year. 

Demarcus Ware’s HOF display ruffled the feathers of Cowboys fans

Nine-time Pro Bowl edge-rusher Demarcus Ware spent nine of his 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, which makes the lack of anything Cowboys-related in Ware’s display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame quite puzzling.