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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

Kyler Murray informs Cardinals player he wants them to draft

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafalo, Murray is a big fan of a certain 6-foot-6, 311-pound offensive lineman from Ohio State.

Broncos could flip a WR to add more draft capital

The Denver Broncos have several positions of need but not enough draft picks to address them all with just five total picks in the 2023 draft. One way to gain some draft capital would be to deal from the team's wide receiver corps.

Three potential landing spots for Titans QB Ryan Tannehill

During Monday’s pre-draft news conference, first-year Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon refused to acknowledge a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that quarterback Ryan Tannehill could potentially be available via trade.

Insider: This one thing will determine if Trey Lance gets traded

Just three days before the 2023 NFL Draft, 49ers quarterback Trey Lance may just be the hottest name on the trade block.

Titans GM sets the record straight on Derrick Henry trade rumors

First-year Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon has been getting plenty of feedback about which direction he should take the team’s roster—both from those inside and outside of the organization.

Titans GM hints where team stands on its QB situation

While the Tennessee Titans haven’t confirmed they’re exploring trade possibilities for quarterback Ryan Tannehill, they haven’t exactly ruled it out either.

Dan Orlovsky on top QB prospect: ‘The tape doesn’t match the talent’

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is perhaps the most debated signal-caller in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Insider says Lions could trade their second first-round pick

The Detroit Lions are one of four teams with multiple 2023 first-round picks, and according to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the team could use one of those picks to move around the draft.

Top draft fits for Texas Tech DE Tyree Wilson

While Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. gets the share of the attention among edge rushers in the 2023 draft class—and rightfully so—Texas Tech’s Tyree Wilson has as strong a case as any to be the second DE drafted.

How suspensions could affect Lions’ draft strategy

The Detroit Lions were perhaps the team best-positioned to work the 2023 NFL Draft in their favor before Friday’s news of four players. 

UFC 288 gets new Burns-Muhammad co-main event

Gilbert Burns is putting his money where his mouth is. Following his unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287, Burns stated he was willing to fight anyone at any time.

Former Bills Pro Bowler throws major shade at Jim Kelly

Former Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy did not take kindly to comments by Jim Kelly about the team's inability to field a running game.

Eagles add polarizing ex-Patriots assistant to coaching staff

The former Pats staffer and ex-Detroit Lions head coach has a fresh start after joining the Philadelphia Eagles as a senior defensive assistant.

Top draft fits for Kentucky QB Will Levis

As many as 10 teams could be looking for new quarterbacks on April 27, and Levis will certainly be among the top three or four taken. Draft position aside, here are the three best fits for Carter as he makes the jump to the NFL.

Top draft fits for Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The 2023 draft class is certainly deep at wide receiver, and most draft experts believe Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the top prospect among the group.

NFL players putting Brady Quinn on blast over C.J. Stroud criticism

Brady Quinn is no stranger to ruffling a few feathers.

Top draft fits for Georgia DL Jalen Carter

Had it not been for some off-the-field drama, Jalen Carter would have had a strong case to be a top-three pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Five NFL teams that could trade their first-round pick

The 2023 NFL Draft is just eight days away and there is still plenty of mystery surrounding not only the No. 1 overall pick but which teams could be looking to wheel and deal their picks.

Top draft fits for Texas RB Bijan Robinson

Examining the best draft fits for Texas RB Bijan Robinson.

Top draft fits for Florida QB Anthony Richardson

Anthony Richardson has been perhaps the biggest riser of the predraft process. Draft position aside, here are the three best fits for Richardson as he makes the jump to the NFL.

Analyst explains why Chargers could be inclined to trade out of pick No. 21

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, it should be of minimal surprise that L.A. has some bolstering to do at many positions.

Bills HC Sean McDermott on calling defensive plays: 'It feels natural'

When Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier announced that he was stepping away from coaching at the end of February, head coach Sean McDermott didn’t panic.

Three potential landing spots for 49ers QB Trey Lance

When San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch anointed Brock Purdy the “leader in the clubhouse” to win the team’s starting quarterback job, he perhaps unknowingly hung a “for sale” sign on former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance.

Browns star CB irritated over false report that he requested a trade

And though it’s been a week since the 22-year-old former first-round pick set the record straight, he’s still upset that he was drug into a social media firestorm over something that didn’t even happen.