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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

Zach Wilson explains the nature of his relationship with Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson spoke glowingly about his relationship with new teammate Aaron Rodgers.

Houston Texans Hall of Shame: Worst breakup and more

After celebrating what Houston Texans players could end up in the Hall of Fame someday, we’ve switched gears to look at some of the more forgettable players and moments in franchise history.

Micah Parsons explains how he can unlock Aaron Donald-like dominance

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons confirmed last month that he was switching from linebacker to defensive end.

Top NHL Draft prospect considering a return to school over going pro in '23

University of Michigan center Adam Fantilli is expected to be the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, but it may be a while before he makes his NHL debut.

Israel Adesanya petitions UFC to increase post-fight bonus money

With the UFC currently valued at $12.1 billion and growing, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is calling for the company to loosen its purse strings for post-fight bonus awards.

Travis Kelce reveals what he wanted to say at White House podium

Patrick Mahomes intervened before Kelce was able to say his piece at the podium during the team's visit to the White House and now the tight end has revealed what he hoped to say.

Dak Prescott raves about Cowboys' new 'Texas Coast' offense

McCarthy is keeping many of the same formations and schemes Dallas ran last season under Moore. However, he’s adding a West Coast flare, which has given the scheme a cool nickname.

Five teams that should aggressively pursue RB Dalvin Cook

The 27-year-old former second-round pick, who’s coming off a 1,173-yard, eight-touchdown season in 2022, is sure to have a sizeable list of suitors. But here are five teams that should go all-out to land Cook.

Titans safety discusses salary dispute, decision to attend minicamp

Typically one to avoid conflict, Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard found himself in the middle of some controversy when it was revealed the team had asked him to take a pay cut in mid-March.

Titans' Jeffery Simmons admits he’s already slid into DeAndre Hopkins’ DMs

During an appearance on “NFL Total Access” on Wednesday, Simmons let it be known he’s already reached out to Hopkins about joining him in Tennessee.

Insider believes a Saudi-owned NFL team is a future possibility

One NFL insider believes that the idea of a Saudi-owned NFL team down the road should not be dismissed outright.

Tom Brady helping NFL educate players on risks of gambling policy

With a recent surge of violations of the NFL’s gambling policy, the league is turning to one of its most popular former players for help.

Mike Vrabel, Treylon Burks dish on DeAndre Hopkins' Titans visit

The Titans need a wide receiver and DeAndre Hopkins just happens to looking for a new team. So, it makes sense that Hopkins first free-agent visit will be to the Titans on Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Texans RB wants to emulate Christian McCaffrey under new OC

Houston Texans first-year offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik spent the last four years heavily involved with the San Francisco 49ers offense.

Kai Kara-France says UFC Vegas 74 judges cost him crazy amount of money

After dropping a controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Vegas 74 on Saturday, Kai Kara-France said he wasn’t going to dwell on the outcome.

Analyst explains why Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is ‘deemed for superstardom’

NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms wasn’t the biggest believer in Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence last season. That’s no longer the case after Simms bumped the 23-year-old quarterback up to the No. 6 spot in his annual quarterback rankings, an 18-spot jump from where he had Lawrence ranked last season.

Report: NFL's gambling inquiry to expose more than just Isaiah Rodgers

Rodgers is the seventh player in the last two months to find himself in hot water with the league over gambling violations. It appears he won't be the last.

Nick Bosa 'pretty confident' 49ers will do right by him with new contract

After his 18.5-sack season in which he won NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was named a first-team All-Pro, Bosa’s next contract could set a record for his position and be the most lucrative in 49ers history. 

Five best NFL free agents who are still available

Ezekiel Elliott is among the quality players left on the free-agent market looking to catch on with a team before training camp starts near the end of July.

Debate: Which team is best in NFC, the Eagles or 49ers?

Yardbarker NFL writers Michael Gallagher and Bruce Ewing debate which team is the best in the NFC, the Eagles or the 49ers.

Next round of ESPN layoffs expected to hit Steve Young, others

ESPN will reportedly cut ties with some of its talent who have higher salaries and little air time including former San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young and NFL sideline reporter Suzy Kolber, according to a report from Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.

Why Saints consultation could hurt Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against NFL

Jon Gruden has a pending lawsuit against the NFL in which he claims that his “future employment prospects and endorsement opportunities” were negatively affected by a series of leaked emails by the New York Times where Gruden used misogynistic, racist and anti-LGBTQ language between 2011 and 2018 when he worked as an analyst for ESPN.

NFL conducting gambling-related investigation into Colts player

According to a report from Matt Rybaltowski of SportsHandle.com, the player in question, who's since been identified as cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, per Sports Illustrated's Destin Adams, is believed to have placed bets on the Colts.

A front-runner has emerged for Dalvin Cook if Vikings release him

Most reports seem to indicate that Dalvin Cook’s time with the Minnesota Vikings is coming to an end.

Power ranking the five best teams in the AFC

The AFC is absolutely loaded, particularly in the quarterback department. It's no surprise then to see these five teams as the cream of the crop.