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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

Best, worst offseason moves for the Buffalo Bills

With a strong draft class, Buffalo may not be far off from challenging the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals at the top of the AFC. Here are the best and worst offseason moves the Bills have made so far.

Jeffery Simmons extension a big win for Titans GM Ran Carthon

Locking down Simmons, a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, was presumably at the top of first-year general manager Ran Carthon’s to-do after taking the job in January.

Malik Willis has reportedly fallen out of favor with the Titans

The Tennessee Titans are reportedly doing their due diligence on the top four quarterbacks in the 2023 draft and for good reason.

Panthers believed to be set on this QB with top pick

While Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud had been the rumored front-runner to be taken No. 1 overall since the Carolina Panthers acquired the pick from the Chicago Bears, ESPN’s Chris Mortenson says things have changed.

Michael Bisping encourages Francis Ngannou to reconcile with UFC

Add Michael Bisping’s name to the growing list of current and former UFC fighters that believe former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou made a mistake by leaving the company.

Best, worst offseason moves for the Minnesota Vikings

Head coach Kevin O’Connell had an impressive debut season in 2022, setting the bar high for the 2023 Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota made some savvy moves to move the franchise in the right direction, but there were some head-scratchers as well.

Best, worst offseason moves for the Green Bay Packers

The 2023 NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. For the first time since 2008, the Green Bay Packers will have a starting quarterback not named Aaron Rodgers. Here's the best and worst moves they've made so far as they begin a new era. 

Watch: Trey Lance trains with Patrick Mahomes

Although he’s expected to split reps with Sam Darnold this offseason, Trey Lance appears to be giving himself a competitive edge in the 49ers' quarterback competition.

Best, worst offseason moves for Detroit Lions

The 2023 NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. The Detroit Lions are the sexy pick among NFL analysts to not only end their six-year playoff drought but win the NFC North for the first time since 1993 when the division was known as the NFC Central. Here's the best and worst of what they've done so far.

Best, worst offseason moves for Chicago Bears

Once owners of the first overall pick, the Chicago Bears have made plenty of roster tweaks since the end of the season.

Chargers star RB lays out worst-case scenario for 2023

While there has been no movement on the Austin Ekeler trade front, the 27-year-old running back understands he may have to wait for a few other dominoes to fall in place first.

'Ted Lasso' pays tribute to soccer journalist Grant Wahl

Longtime soccer journalist Grant Wahl worked as a consultant for the show “Ted Lasso,” so it was only fitting that the sports comedy-drama paid tribute at the end of Wednesday’s episode.

Hotel security has to separate UFC fighters Jorge Masvidal, Kevin Holland

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland reportedly had to be separated by hotel security after getting into a verbal altercation ahead of this weekend's UFC 287 card.

NFL insider: Texans are high on Kentucky QB Will Levis

When NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein released his latest mock draft, he drew some heat for predicting the  Texans would go pass rusher with the No. 2 overall pick and then trade back up into the top 10 for their quarterback.

Watch: UFC stars parody Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin after UFC-WWE merger

News of UFC's parent company purchasing a controlling interest in the WWE led to a couple of MMA stars to do a little parody of some wrestling icons.

Dolphins star WR puts Chiefs fans on notice

Tyreek Hill’s warnings appear to be all in good fun, however. The 29-year-old wideout shared that he was rooting for his former team in Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Top OL prospect Paris Johnson Jr. reveals top three teams he wants to play for

Ohio State’s Paris Johnson has a strong case to be the first offensive lineman picked in the 2023 NFL Draft. He recently highlighted three teams he would like to play for.

Two-time SB champion reunites with Josh McDaniels on Raiders staff

Former wide receiver Danny Amendola won two Super Bowls playing under then-offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in New England, and now he’s reuniting with his former coach in Las Vegas.

Insider suggests Cowboys could target top RBs in NFL free agency

With Ezekiel Elliott no longer in the fold, the Dallas Cowboys will likely need an insurance plan at running back while Tony Pollard recovers from the broken fibula he suffered in the NFC divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers.

Latest mock draft has Texans picking twice inside the top 10

It’s been reported that the Texans are targeting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft.

Kirby Smart gives blunt assessment of Georgia’s QB battle

This isn’t the first time University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has had to replace a starting quarterback, but it may be the first time he isn’t working with a clear-cut frontrunner.

Fighter dubbed the ‘Russian Ronda Rousey’ has date set for UFC debut

Although Irina Alekseeva has just five professional fights under her belt, she’s already made quite a name for herself in mixed martial arts and now Russian Ronda is set to make her UFC debut.

Hendon Hooker a popular pick to sneak into first round of 2023 draft

Although he’s coming off ACL surgery and likely won’t be ready for training camp, many draft experts seem to agree there’s a strong chance University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker could sneak into the back half of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Insider believes Lions can be ‘consistently dangerous’ because of one player

Though the Detroit Lions were a consensus winner of NFL free agency, one NFL insider believes the Lions' most lethal weapon is under center.

David Montgomery could have ended up on a different NFC North team

Most of the NFC North tried to sign David Montgomery once he hit the free agent market, but the Lions were able to seal the deal.