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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

AFC coach believes Bill Belichick is looking for one thing in Pats' next OC

While the Matt Patricia-led New England Patriots offense has taken its share of heat this season, an anonymous NFL coach with ties to the AFC East believes the team will remedy the issue during the offseason.

Analyst calls 49ers DE Nick Bosa ‘runaway’ Defensive Player of the Year

Following his two-sack performance in Sunday’s 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders, many started polishing up the NFL Defensive Player of the Year trophy for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa.

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown rewrites record books with latest performance

With his latest performance in Detroit's 37-23 loss to the Panthers on Sunday — one in which he caught seven of 13 targets for 76 yards — St. Brown put himself in some elite company.

Vikings CB Patrick Peterson called his shot against the Giants

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson knew it was a matter of when, not if. Covering New York Giants receiver Isaiah Hodgins for much of Sunday’s 27-24 win at MetLife Stadium, Peterson and the second-year wideout spent much of the day jawing back and forth. A fourth-quarter interception gave the three-time First-Team All-Pro the last laugh.

Broncos LB Randy Gregory, Rams OL Oday Aboushi suspended for postgame scuffle

The Denver Broncos may not have put up much of a fight in Sunday’s 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, but that certainly wasn’t the case once the final whistle blew.

Watch: Bills WR Stefon Diggs shares touching holiday moment with fan

Prior to the Buffalo Bills 32-29 win over the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium last Saturday, receiver Stefon Diggs sought out a specific fan.

Insider believes Ravens should explore trading Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a two-time Pro Bowler, a First Team All-Pro selection and an NFL MVP, and he’s not even 26 yet. One NFL insider believes that team should consider trading Jackson.

ESPN analyst sees Lions picking defense over QB in draft

Jared Goff’s career revival has minimized the Lions’ need to spend a premium 2023 draft pick on a quarterback.

Eagles DB Darius Slay delivers high praise for Bears QB Justin Fields

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields may not have left Soldier Field with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but he did leave with the respect of one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL.

Justin Jefferson edges Tyreek Hill as NFL's top WR

Justin Jefferson and Tyreek Hill have battled back and forth for the designation of the best receiver in the NFL, but the analytics team at NFL’s Next Gen Stats may have finally settled the debate.

Vikings work out star CFL quarterback Nathan Rourke

Kirk Cousins prevented one Canadian Football League quarterback from joining the Vikings roster, and now he may have to worry about a second.

Bears QB Justin Fields has his eye set on this NFL record

Following his 95-yard rushing performance in Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Eagles, Fields put himself in elite company.

What was said during halftime that sparked historic Vikings comeback?

Kirk Cousins had overcome a 24-point deficit already in his 11-year NFL career, so staging a 33-point comeback presumably wasn’t as daunting of a task for him as one might think.

Calvin Johnson hopeful his relationship with the Lions can be mended

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp is on record stating she is open to repair the franchise’s relationship with Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson.

Analyst explains why Lions are third-best team in NFC

Winners of five of their last six games, the Detroit Lions are playing like one of the NFL’s elite teams. As such, NFL analyst Kyle Brandt explained why he believes they’re a force to be reckoned with in the NFC.

Dolphins roasted for using heaters during Chargers game

The Miami Dolphins may have gone cold in Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but they were quite toasty on the sidelines.

Insider projects Seahawks potential contract offer to Geno Smith

With every touchdown that the Seahawks quarterback throws, the price of his next contract presumably gets that much higher.

Robert Griffin III explains why teams want to avoid Lions in playoffs

Just six weeks ago, the Lions were left for dead along their playoff hopes. But after wins in five of their last six games, including a 34-23 romping of the NFC North-leading Vikings, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III conceded that the Lions just may be the team everyone wants to avoid come the postseason.

Baltimore players reflect on win over Steelers: ‘I feel like a Raven now’

Linebacker Roquan Smith has been a Baltimore Raven for five weeks, but he’ll tell you he didn’t officially earn that designation until Sunday.

Lions not looking to move on from QB Jared Goff next year

With as many as five quarterbacks projected to be taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, many draft experts expected the Detroit Lions to use one of their two first-round selections on a QB. Given Jared Goff's surprisingly stellar 2022 season, that may no longer be the case.

Patrick Queen trolled by Ravens teammates after injury scare

When third-year linebacker Patrick Queen was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 10-9 win over the Denver Broncos, the Baltimore Ravens were presumably preparing for the worst.

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson grateful for Aaron Rodgers' endorsement

Against the Packers, Johnson was targeted just once on 35 coverage snaps, not allowing a completion, per Pro Football Focus. It was the second time this year in which he did not allow a completion.

Steelers warned not to underestimate Ravens QB Tyler Huntley

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that the Huntley they’ll likely see on Sunday won’t be the same player they saw in January.

Peter King questions Bill Belichick’s job security with Patriots

NFL analyst Peter King is questioning whether Belichick’s bullishness may end up costing him his job.