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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

Chad Johnson offers solution to fix the Dolphins run game

The Miami Dolphins haven’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since Jay Ajayi in 2016. Former receiver Chad Johnson believes there’s a simple solution to remedy that problem.

Allen Lazard could be final piece of Aaron Rodgers puzzle for the Jets

The Jets are working diligently to sign Rodgers’ former Packers teammate Allen Lazard. Could a deal be the final piece to Rodgers joining the Jets?

Darnold a solid insurance plan given 49ers QB situation

Trey Lance and Brock Purdy both have solid cases to be the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers in 2023. But with one returning from a broken ankle and the other rehabbing from elbow surgery, San Francisco agreed to terms with former Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold on a one-year deal on Monday.

Steelers agree to two-year deal with veteran CB Patrick Peterson

The Steelers may have started the day losing their top cornerback to the Lions, but they’re closing out the day adding one of the top available corners in free agency.

Chiefs find LT replacement for Orlando Brown Jr.

Many were surprised when the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t franchise tag left tackle Orland Brown Jr., but it appears they had a backup plan all along.

49ers agree to monster contract with prized free-agent DT

Hargrave had a breakout season in 2020, totaling 60 tackles, 11 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 66 QB pressures and 48 QB hurries. The 30-year-old defensive tackle ranks third in the NFL over the last two seasons with a pass rush win rate of 18.8 percent.

Austin Ekeler seeking trade after stalled contract negotiations with Chargers

Ekeler is looking to cash in after two impressive seasons. With progress seemingly stalled between Ekeler and the Chargers, the running back is seeking permission to explore a trade.

Patriots keep their top CB from hitting free agency

Switching from playing primarily in the slot to more of the outside coverage role vacated by J.C. Jackson, who left to join the Los Angeles Chargers last offseason, Jones had a career year in 2022.

Falcons make Chris Lindstrom highest-paid guard in NFL

Lindstrom and Quenton Nelson are the only two offensive linemen in the NFL who are non-left tackles to make $20 million or more per year.

Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly asking for $25 million per year

With Derek Carr heading to New Orleans, Jimmy Garoppolo is arguably the top quarterback on the market and he wants to be paid like it.

Eagles asked top CB to allow them to match any offer he gets

Although the Eagles have a little under $9M in available cap space, they’ve still asked top cornerback James Bradberry to allow them to match any offer he gets in free agency.

Lions could target Steelers CB after missing out on Jalen Ramsey

With their perceived top target now gone, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler thinks the Lions could shift their attention to one of the top cornerbacks on the free agent market, Pittsburgh’s Cameron Sutton.

Micah Parsons makes recruiting pitch to division rival's corner

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons took to Twitter to subtly recruit Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay.

Colts WR Parris Campbell said to have 'healthy' free agent interest

Soon-to-be free agent wide receiver Parris Campbell reportedly has multiple teams interested in his services.

Brandin Cooks, Odell Beckham Jr. headline group of WRs Browns are keying in on

It’s no secret that the Browns would like to add another weapon opposite Amari Cooper to help upgrade their No. 22-ranked passing offense.

Adam Schefter believes Bears could have chance to draft Jalen Carter

ESPN's Adam Schefter believes that the Chicago Bears could be in a position to select troubled Georgia DT Jalen Carter with the No. 9 pick in April's NFL Draft.

Bears reportedly would not accept Panthers trade without D.J. Moore

Bears general manager Ryan Poles was bullish in his ask to move out of the No. 1 overall spot in the 2023 draft and he didn’t back down until his demand was met.

Ravens get QB of the future in latest blockbuster trade scenario

The Colts reportedly aren’t 100% sold on the class of quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft, and the Ravens seem hesitant to give quarterback Lamar Jackson the type of mega contract he’s seeking.

Former Titans teammate recruiting Jeffery Simmons to join him in Buffalo

Many general managers are presumably keeping a close eye on Simmons’ contract negotiations with the Titans.

Robert Griffin III questions Carolina Panthers trade logic

Television analyst Robert Griffin III questioned the Carolina Panthers' logic in trading a haul for the No. 1 overall selection in April's NFL Draft.

Dolphins reportedly have QB Gardner Minshew ‘on their radar’

It’s no secret the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is one of the Dolphins’ top concerns heading into 2023, so it should surprise no one that the team is turning over every rock in its pursuit of a backup QB.

Panthers owner, head coach reportedly prefer different QBs

The Carolina Panthers reportedly have a torn war room when it comes to which quarterback makes the most sense to take with the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Several teams reportedly interested in record-setting Lions RB

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes told reporters at the NFL Combine that there’s mutual interest between the team and free agent running back Jamaal Williams on a reunion in 2023.

Panthers concerned other teams were going to beat them to No. 1 pick

There were several team reportedly interested in trading with the Bears to move up to the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.