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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

Alexander Volkanovski names his dream UFC opponent at 145 pounds

While he’s defeated several former champions and other top contenders, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski knows there’s one name missing from his resume: Connor McGregor.

Tennessee Titans stock up, stock down

As the Tennessee Titans begin new GM Ran Carthon's era, the team is without question in a time of transition. The 2023 season will likely reveal whether Tennessee is rebuilding or simply reloading.

Saints turn to Jon Gruden to help with offensive install

After resigning as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2021, Jon Gruden is back in the NFL. Well, sort of.

Jacksonville Jaguars stock up, stock down

Projected to repeat as AFC South champion in 2023, the Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t have to do as much roster tinkering as their other three division foes did this offseason. Here are four Jaguars players whose stock is trending either up or down:

Indianapolis Colts stock up, stock down

After revamping the quarterback position and quietly landing one of the best draft classes in 2023, the Indianapolis Colts should be improved after finishing 4-12-1 last season.

Houston Texans stock up, stock down

The Houston Texans did well to set up their future in the 2023 NFL Draft, but the team still has much to figure out during its first offseason program under first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Steelers have sights set on playing a game in Ireland

Just days after being awarded international marketing rights in Ireland from the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made it known that playing a future game in the country is on the team’s agenda.

Bellator MMA to launch new men's division

Although the exact launch date isn’t yet known, Bellator MMA will add a new men’s division sometime in the near future.

Evan Engram reflects on move from Giants to Jaguars

Engram discussed his time in New York as well as his first season in Jacksonville, where he thrived with the resurgent Jags.

Kenny Pickett reminds analyst of Jalen Hurts in this one area

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is one player who could see a Jalen Hurts-like statistical jump moving from  his first year starting into his second year starting.

How the Packers’ persistence resulted in Green Bay hosting 2025 NFL Draft

When Green Bay, Wisconsin was chosen this week during the NFL Annual Meeting as the host city of the 2025 NFL Draft, it was the culmination of 10-plus years of relentless diligence from the Packers front office.

Patrick Mahomes believes the NFL is in a 'golden era' for QBs

When Tom Brady announced his retirement in February, the quarterback torch had officially been passed to a younger generation of top signal callers either in or about to enter their prime.

Report: Texans not currently open to trading quarterback

The Houston Texans have reportedly received trade interest in QB Davis Mills.

Lions appear to have patched things up with Calvin Johnson

Johnson’s relationship with the Lions was strained when the team made him pay back $1.6 million of his signing bonus after retiring in March 2016.

Justin Fields describes moment he found out Bears traded for D.J. Moore

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields happened to be taking a nap when the team traded for WR D.J. Moore earlier this offseason.

Dana White open to potential Tyson Fury-Jon Jones fight in UFC

The combat sports community may never know who would win in a fight between UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, but UFC president Dana White is willing to find out.

Rams rookie QB admits what’s given him the most trouble adjusting to NFL

At Georgia, Stetson Bennett got his plays from hand signals from coaches on the sideline. Now, the plays are communicated to him through an earpiece in his helmet, and they come in quickly from head coach Sean McVay, who’s a notoriously fast speaker.

Lions RB explains why playing for the Bears 'sucked the fun' out of football

When his contract with the Chicago Bears expired after last season, David Montgomery knew he needed a change of scenery.

Adrian Peterson gives up pursuit of rushing record, wants one more season

Realistically speaking, Adrian Peterson could move as high as third on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, but he won’t catch Emmitt Smith’s record for career rushing yards, and he knows that.

Insider hints Bills may have forced Leslie Frazier's sabbatical

The 64-year-old coach has been Buffalo’s defensive coordinator since 2017, but he’s been recently passed up for several head-coaching opportunities including the Bears, Dolphins and Giants last year.

UFC Hall of Famer: Conor McGregor too powerful for Michael Chandler

With a wrestling background from the University of California, Davis, Urijah Faber typically sides with fellow grapplers in a matchup pitting a high-level wrestler against a high-level striker.

Mason Rudolph reveals why he returned to Steelers over signing elsewhere

Following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement last season, quarterback Mason Rudolph took a back seat to both Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky in 2022. So why did he agree to a three-year deal to return to the Steelers in a third-string role when he reportedly had other opportunities elsewhere to possibly be a No. 2 quarterback?

McCourty twins continue sports media rise as Devin joins NBC

It didn’t take Devin McCourty long to find a post-football vocation after retiring from the New England Patriots at the end of the 2022 season.

Ex-Pro Bowler rips Ben Roethlisberger for discouraging Kenny Pickett remarks

Two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger ruffled some feathers earlier this week after admitting on his “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger” podcast that he initially did not want Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett to succeed during his rookie season. Another former player ripped the quarterback for the comments.