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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

Kirk Herbstreit has bizarre stance on Lions' first-round draft haul

Many draft experts were in agreement that the Lions' pick of Jahmyr Gibbs 12th overall was the biggest head-scratcher of the first round of the draft. Although, Detroit’s selection of Jack Campbell 18th overall might have been a close second.

Best and worst from Day 2 of the NFL Draft

Examining the best and worst picks and moments from Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft.

How a health scare put Lions QB Hendon Hooker on path to NFL Draft

A health scare helped spark a competitive fire under Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker, who was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the NFL Draft.

Lions go to T.J. Hockenson’s alma mater to find his successor

The last time the Detroit Lions drafted a tight end from Iowa, it worked out pretty well. So it makes sense why Detroit went back to Hawkeye well again to find T.J.

Why the Titans are the perfect fit for Will Levis

With soon-to-be 35-year-old Ryan Tannehill entrenched as the starter, Levis won’t face the same kind of pressure new division rivals C.J. Stroud or Anthony Richardson will with their new respective teams.

Potential landing spots for Lions RB D'Andre Swift

When the Lions drafted Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night, it presumably put a clock on D’Andre Swift’s time in Detroit.

Was Bijan Robinson destined to play for the Falcons?

Less than 24 hours after he was selected No. 8 overall by the Falcons in the 2023 draft, Robinson shared a photo from his youth football days that suggests it was always in the cards for him to end up in Atlanta.

Best and worst from Round 1 of the NFL Draft

We run through some of the best (and worst) picks and moments from Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Colts GM confirms Anthony Richardson was his guy all along

Colts general manager Chris Ballard confirmed he had his mind made up on who he wanted for some time.

Lukas Van Ness selection continues Packers’ bizarre draft streak

After trading quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, it was presumed the Packers would draft an offensive skill player to help out Jordan Love as he prepares for his first season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback. Instead, the Packers continued an incredible streak of neglecting wide receivers, running backs and tight ends in the first round.

Watch: Anthony Richardson has emotional reaction to being selected fourth

When the Indianapolis Colts selected Florida QB Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall selection in the draft, it marked the culmination of a family journey.

Texans pull off blockbuster, end up with third overall pick after drafting QB at No. 2

Many draft experts were split on whether the Houston Texans would draft Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud or Alabama defensive end Will Anderson Jr. They ended up with both.

Three under-the-radar prospects who could be first-round picks

Examining three under-the-radar prospects who could sneak into Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft.

Tennessee Titans reportedly prepared to go all-in on drafting a quarterback

The Tennessee Titans are reportedly ready to go all-in on a quarterback early in the NFL Draft.

Rich Eisen suggests this city should regularly host the NFL Draft

There’s no question the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee was one of the most successful events the league has ever put on. It was such a success that one prominent media personality thinks the city should host the event regularly. 

Hits and misses: Revisiting the 2020 NFL Draft

Former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum once said that it takes three years to truly evaluate a draft. In that context, it's a perfect time to revisit the 2020 first round. Yardbarker's Michael Gallagher and Eric Smithling (break it down.

Rams GM's recent comments suggest team could look to draft a QB

Could the Los Angeles Rams invest a mid-to-late-round pick on a QB? General manager Les Snead's recent comments certainly indicate it’s a possibility.

Colorado gives transfers access to practice film after uproar

Until Wednesday, outgoing transfers only had access to their game film.

Five most intriguing storylines in the 2023 NFL Draft

The week of the NFL Draft never falls short on drama or watercooler talk. Plenty of prospects have seen their draft stock rise and fall over the weeks, and the consensus among most league executives and general managers has been this is the most unpredictable draft in recent memory.

Anthony Richardson working with expert to fix weakest parts of game

There’s no question Anthony Richardson has raw talent. But in the leadup to the 2023 NFL Draft, most scouts expressed concern with the 20-year-old quarterback’s accuracy.

Leaked results of C.J. Stroud's cognition test may be misleading

The test’s co-founder Brandon Ally stated on an episode of “The Pat McAfee Show” that the leaked test scores — which includes Stroud’s — were not entirely accurate.

Texans eyeing surprise defender with No. 2 pick?

While the Carolina Panthers are set to draft their quarterback of the future with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s draft, there’s a bit more intrigue regarding the Houston Texans and the No. 2 pick. As such, speculation has been rampant and that continued on Wednesday.

Conor McGregor's MMA comeback chronicled in Netflix documentary

Conor McGregor suffered what many believed to be a career-ending broken leg during his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Since then, he has been working his way back to the cage — a process that will be chronicled in the new Netflix documentary "McGregor Forever."

Deep WR draft class could bring Titans offense back to life

There’s no question that wide receiver depth—or a lack thereof—led to the Tennessee Titans having the 30th-ranked passing offense in the NFL in 2022. But fortunately for Tennessee, the 2023 draft class is loaded with talented wideouts.

Falcons GM addresses trading No. 8 pick

Terry Fontenot reiterated Tuesday what many scouts and draft experts have been saying for weeks: There may be more uncertainty with the 2023 draft than there’s been in years.