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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_

EXPERTISE:

NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

NFL scout compares Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker to Le’Veon Bell

In seven games, including three starts, Walker has rushed for 461 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

Pete Carroll rips those who doubted decision to start Geno Smith

Many laughed at the Seahawks head coach when he named Smith the team’s starting quarterback. 

Vikings have reportedly reached out to Houston about WR Brandin Cooks

Cooks’ addition would give Minnesota three wideouts with two or more 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

Packers president hints trade for WR could be coming

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers clearly isn’t happy with the supporting cast he’s been given this year, and Packers president Mark Murphy may just be inclined to remedy the situation.

Analyst says Ravens need an impact WR ‘in the worst way’

The Ravens may have won their "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Buccaneers last week, but it cost them receiver Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews.

Roquan Smith fetches Bears multiple draft picks in trade with Ravens

The Bears have made another significant trade.

Peter King urges Packers to offer high draft pick for Chase Claypool

Calls for the Packers to make a move at wide receiver continue to grow louder.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith dedicates latest win to former Giants bosses

Smith insisted that the Seattle Seahawks’ 27-13 win over the Giants on Sunday at Lumen Field wasn’t about revenge in his book.

Analyst believes Tua Tagovailoa is proving he’s franchise QB material

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been one of the NFL’s more polarizing players since Miami drafted him fifth overall in the 2020 draft.

Randy Moss, Tedy Bruschi rip into Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

While Rodgers has been fairly critical of his receivers this season, the ormer NFL stars suggested that more finger pointing should placed in Rodgers’ direction.

Watch: Seahawks players awestruck as ‘Oz the Mentalist’ reads their minds

Oz the Mentalist rose to fame reading minds and performing illusions as the third-place finisher on "America’s Got Talent" in 2015.

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle continue record-breaking pace

Hill totaled 12 receptions for 188 yards and Waddle added eight grabs for 106 yards and two touchdowns, setting a new NFL record for combined receiving yards eight games into the season.

Lions DC Aaron Glenn says rookie safety close to breakthrough

While the Detroit Lions have the worst-ranked defense in the NFL, the team is seeing some promise from a pair of rookie defenders with one on the verge of a breakout, according to his coach.

Report: Vikings inquired about Steelers WR Chase Claypool

Despite boasting the 10th-ranked passing offense in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly looking to upgrade their wide receiver room.

Peter King believes Seahawks QB Geno Smith has a case for MVP

After starting just five games over the last six years, quarterback Geno Smith has led the Seattle Seahawks to the best record in the NFC West (4-3) and seemingly resurrected a career that looked to be dead in the water after just two seasons.

Multiple Patriots drawing trade interest

While it’s still unclear if the New England Patriots are playoff contenders or pretenders, they have several players of interest to contending teams.

Maurice Jones-Drew: Seahawks should trade for Browns RB Kareem Hunt

It’s safe to say not many saw the Seahawks’ surprise 4-3 record and first-place standing in the NFC West coming over the summer.

Insider says Patriots could part with Mac Jones before next season

The second-year QB was benched in favor of rookie Bailey Zappe after just three drives and six pass attempts in the Pats’ 33-14 loss to the Bears last week.

Analyst believes Ravens could fill a need by trading for Raiders' Johnathan Abram

When the Ravens placed safety Marcus Williams on injured reserve, the team faced a tough ask in trying to replace such a key cog in its defensive backfield.

Vikings CB Cam Dantzler on Mike Zimmer: ‘Nobody knows the inside story’

Eliminating the toxicity from the culture of the Vikings was presumably at the top of first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell’s to-do list.

Analyst says Packers should trade for ‘instant impact’ WR Brandin Cooks

Averaging 40 yards passing and a half-touchdown per game less than his career average, Rodgers is feeling the effects of life without Davante Adams.

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson: ‘Not naive’ to trade speculation

After a promising first handful of games, the Lions are 1-5 and looking up at the rest of the NFC North.

Ravens LB Justin Houston reflects on record-breaking sack of Tom Brady

Brady was sacked by the Ravens linebacker — the 555th sack of Brady’s career — making him the most-sacked quarterback in NFL history.

Brian Baldinger gives Bears' run game glowing reviews

While the Bears have the last-ranked passing offense in the NFL, the team’s saving grace has been its rushing offense.

Bears LB Roquan Smith breaks down after being told of Robert Quinn trade

A visibly emotional Smith fought back tears, using his T-shirt to shield his tears before cutting his media availability short and distraughtly leaving the podium.