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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

Watch: Dan Campbell hypes up Lions locker room after third straight win

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is quickly becoming the Barry Sanders of postgame speeches. And his latest celebration after Detroit’s 31-18 win over the New York Giants on Sunday served as a bit of catharsis for a team that was written off three weeks ago.

Bears DB puts referees on blast for not protecting Justin Fields

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is among the most hit QBs in the NFL, and that doesn’t quite sit right with rookie safety Jaquan Brisker.

Why the Packers should consider benching Rodgers, starting Love

Aaron Rodgers is an easy scapegoat for the floundering Green Bay Packers, and one NFL analyst believes it may not be long before he’s passed on the depth chart by third-year quarterback Jordan Love.

Analyst believes Seahawks QB Geno Smith is in line for monster pay day

Geno Smith’s career revival has sparked several debates including the legitimacy of his potential MVP candidacy and the potential dollar amount of his next contract.

Michael Irvin blames Patriots' coaches for Mac Jones' regression

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones ranks near the bottom of the NFL in most major passing categories, but former Pro Bowl receiver turned NFL analyst Michael Irvin recently come to his defense.

What Bears teammates are telling Velus Jones Jr. after recent benching

Chicago Bears rookie receiver Velus Jones Jr. hasn’t played a down in two weeks, but fortunately his teammates are helping lift his spirits after consecutive healthy scratches.

Packers QB Jordan Love offers ominous response when questioned if he'll ask for a trade

The 24-year-old may look to move on if Rodgers plays out the three-year, $150 million contract he signed in March.

Former RB says Bill Belichick’s greatness was tied to Tom Brady

Belichick had a win percentage of 77.3 in 20 seasons with Brady as his starting quarterback, but he’s won just 52.3 percent of his games since Brady left in 2020.

Bears QB Justin Fields putting in extra work to lessen learning curve for Chase Claypool

With just three receptions for 21 yards in two games with the Bears, quarterback Justin Fields has taken the third-year wideout under his wing to help make the transition from Pittsburgh to Chicago’s offense more seamless.

Seahawks-Buccaneers sets NFL ratings record

Sunday’s broadcast had 5.8 million viewers and the game drew a crowd of 69,811 fans to Allianz Arena.

Report: Dolphins may be featured in NFL's expanded international series

The Dolphins are in line to play an overseas game or two by 2026 as the NFL looks to expand its international series beyond London, Germany and Mexico City.

Patrick Peterson responds to Vikings doubters after comeback win over Bills

The Vikings have been labeled a pretender by many. Patrick Peterson is among those who took the slander personally.

Former Packers TE calls for team to move on from embattled WR

Former Packers tight end Tom Crabtree to question how much longer it would be before the team parts ways with a former third-round pick.

Watch: Dan Campbell fired up after Lions’ first win streak as head coach

Sunday's win is Detroit’s first road win since a 34-30 win over Chicago on Dec. 6, 2020, snapping a 13-game road losing streak.

Matt Eberflus admits Justin Fields was why he took Bears coaching job

Before being named the new head coach of the Chicago Bears in January, Matt Eberflus was also a finalist for the same job with the Jaguars

Ravens' Justin Tucker, Devin Duvernay named to midseason All-Pro team

The Ravens have the No. 1-ranked special teams unit in the NFL, which explains their prevalence on Pro Football Focus’ midseason All-Pro Team.

Lions trio headline Pro Football Focus’ midseason All-Rookie Team

While the 32nd-ranked Lions defense has been the metaphorical punching bag of the NFL this season, the team appears to have found a trio of solid building blocks for the future.

Former Pro Bowl WR: ‘This may be the year the Ravens win the Super Bowl’

Winners of four of their last five games, the Baltimore Ravens are arguably the hottest team in the AFC.

Bears QB Justin Fields ranked most explosive runner in the NFL

In a few short weeks, Justin Fields has gone from perhaps the most ridiculed quarterback in the NFL to one of the league’s hottest players thanks to his legs.

Polarizing coach congratulates Geno Smith on latest performance

And after his latest standout performance — a 275-yard, two-touchdown outing in a 31-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals — Smith earned praise from an unlikely source.

Ndamukong Suh has high praise for Lions rookie DL Aidan Hutchinson

The Detroit Lions have the worst defense in the NFL, but rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has consistently been one of the unit’s standout players.

Mike McDaniel shares what he yelled at Justin Fields on the sidelines Sunday

On a 2nd-and-8 play late in the third quarter, Fields scrambled out of bounds for a first down and as he passed McDaniel on the sidelines.

Colin Cowherd: Tua Tagovailoa’s 'average arm’ will hold Dolphins back

Tagovailoa may just be the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL.

T.J. Hockenson trade likely signals end of Irv Smith Jr.’s Vikings tenure

Is Irv Smith Jr.'s time with the Vikings coming to an end? It sure looks that way.

Bears reportedly stole Chase Claypool out from under the Packers

It was reported by CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson that Green Bay had the best offer on the table for the 24-year-old wideout in the early morning.