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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

With DeMeco Ryans out, Broncos reportedly considering Jim Harbaugh

Within hours on Monday, Woody Paige of the Denver Gazette reported that San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeco Ryans had no interest in going to Denver, and SI.com’s Albert Breer reported that the Broncos had shifted their focus back to Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Panthers reportedly pushed HC candidates to keep two assistants

While the Carolina Panthers were eager to move on from former head coach Matt Rhule, they reportedly wanted to hold onto a couple of assistant coaches from Rhule’s staff.

Could Vic Fangio be in play for the 49ers?

Despite reports that Vic Fangio had accepted the defensive coordinator position with the Miami Dolphins over the weekend, it appears the 64-year-old coach may be waiting for another job to come open.

Lions sign Cardinals TE coach Steve Heiden to same role

Heiden made it through three different head coaches during his time with the Cardinals but he’s not sticking around for a fourth.

49ers DB Jimmie Ward has amusing reaction to DeVonta Smith’s big catch

The Philadelphia Eagles scored four rushing touchdowns in their 31-7 victory over the injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, however, their impressive 11-play, 66-yard opening touchdown drive probably shouldn’t have happened.

Colts fans start petition to prevent Jim Irsay from hiring Jeff Saturday

Jeff Saturday has become one of the more polarizing sports figures in Indianapolis, so much so that Colts fans started a petition to encourage team owner Jim Irsay to not hire Saturday as the team’s permanent head coach.

Analyst not impressed with Jared Goff's resurgent 2022 season

Though Jared Goff had perhaps his best statistical year since his 2018 Pro Bowl season, it wasn’t enough to qualify among the top tier of NFL quarterbacks, according to Pro Football Network.

Insider hints there could be potential Derek Carr news soon

While there’s been next to no news on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, one NFL insider believes things could pick up steam this week with several general managers and head coaches gathering in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl.

Former Super Bowl champion to Lamar Jackson: 'The Ravens played you'

While the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson continue their game of “who will blink first,” Jackson won’t be getting any sympathy from one of his former teammates.

Cowboys facing key decision with Dak Prescott’s contract

With the Cowboys projected to be $9.6M over the salary cap in 2023, the team may have to get creative to give itself some breathing room to sign free agents and its incoming draft class.

Bears could benefit from potential bidding war for No. 1 pick

On a recent episode of the “First Draft” podcast, ESPN draft insider Todd McShay stated the Bears could benefit from a potential bidding war between quarterback-needy teams like the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.

Multiple teams already interested in ex-Cowboys OC Kellen Moore

The Dallas Cowboys made have made former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore the scapegoat for the way their season ended, but the 34-year-old former NFL quarterback already has plenty of interest from teams needing a new OC.

Former Bills Pro Bowler roasts Bengals CB Eli Apple

Apple has taken plenty of heat over the last week for tweeting disparaging remarks toward a handful of Bills players, including injured safety Damar Hamlin.

Ray Lewis says Ravens held Lamar Jackson back as a passer

The Baltimore Ravens are banking on fifth-year quarterback Lamar Jackson returning in 2023, and a former franchise great says they need to give him more help if he does.

Watch: 49ers OL Trent Williams body slams Eagles DB

Not many would be willing to make the 49ers left tackle angry.

Vikings free agent targets could include defensive help

Minnesota is $23 million over the salary cap, so any free-agent signings won’t be possible without some cap-clearing efforts. With the No. 7-ranked offense this year, expect the Vikings to try and upgrade their defense once free agency starts.

Lions could go defense-heavy in free agency

The Lions have $14 million in cap space next season, however, with a little roster trimming (Michael Brockers, $10 million; Halapoulivaati Vaitai $6.5 million; Charles Harris $4 million) they could close in on $35 million in available funds.

Former Pro Bowl TE possible free agent target for Packers

Projected to be $16.28 million over the salary cap heading into 2023, the Green Bay Packers are probably more focused on clearing cap space than spending it. However, the team does have a few positions that need upgrading, primarily on offense.

Packers WR headlines potential free-agent haul for Bears

The Bears have a lot of positional needs, but the good news is they have a projected $92 million in cap space heading into the offseason, according to OvertheCap.com. Aside from quarterback and running back, the offense needs work.

Cowboys part ways with six assistants in major coaching-staff shakeup

Following the Dallas Cowboys disappointing exit in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday, sweeping changes were expected. Many of those changes came on Thursday when the team parted ways with six assistant coaches, signaling the start of a major facelift for 2023.

Former Pro Bowler rips scouts for passing over Brock Purdy

Thirty-one teams passed on Brock Purdy in the 2022 NFL Draft. Now he’s just one win away from becoming the first rookie QB to lead his team to a Super Bowl and former Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl receiver Steve Smith is wondering why so many teams whiffed in their scouting of the 23-year-old Iowa State alum.

Why insider believes Vikings trading RB Dalvin Cook is a ‘done deal’

Dalvin Cook is one of the top running backs in the NFL, but one Minnesota Vikings insider believes not only is the 27-year-old on the trade block but it would only take a mid-round draft pick to acquire the former second-round pick.

NFL executive believes retirement could be on Andy Reid’s mind

The Kansas City Chiefs are just one win away from playing in their third Super Bowl in the last four seasons, and one insider says sources have hinted to him a second Super Bowl win could be the last hurrah for head coach Andy Reid.

Robert Griffin III weighs in on Joe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes debate

Seemingly everyone in the national media has an opinion on the friendly rivalry, and former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Robert Griffin III is no different.

Insider says Zac Taylor doubters need to admit they were wrong

Albert Breer believes that after two AFC Championship Game appearances — and after Sunday potentially two Super Bowl appearances — that Taylor has not only proved his detractors wrong but he’s also owed an apology.