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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

Vikings rank among worst-paying NFL franchises for mascots

The Vikings are one of the league’s five cheapest teams in terms of mascot pay.

Trent Dilfer says Bears QB Justin Fields isn’t as bad as his numbers look

Fields has thrown for just 471 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions through four games.

Lions considering position change for rookie Aidan Hutchinson

The 141 points the Detroit Lions have allowed through the first four games of the 2022 season are the most in NFL history.

Aaron Rodgers on Odell Beckham Jr: ‘You’re always hoping you can play together’

Beckham Jr. has been linked to the Packers for nearly a year after the team was in his final two after he was released by the Browns last season.

Sports data site makes case for Lions QB Jared Goff as NFL MVP

The Lions have the No. 1-ranked offense and scoring offense in the NFL this season, and Goff is to thank.

Analyst states he likes this version of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

Four games into the 2022 season, and the Packers quarterback has had to deal with his share of adversity.

Bears' Jaylon Johnson loses bet, has to wear cheesehead

The Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is nothing, if not a man of his word.

NFL analyst: Bears are ruining Justin Fields like Texans ruined David Carr

The abuse Fields suffered behind a middling offensive line, was enough to prompt former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Dan Orlovsky to boldly state that the lack of protection the Bears have given Fields could potentially derail the 23-year-old QB’s career.

Clay Matthews: 'Would have loved to finish my career' with Packers

Green Bay’s all-time leader in sacks (83.5), Matthews spent the first 10 years of his career with the Packers.

Aaron Rodgers on Packers' last two wins: 'I don't think this is sustainable'

Although the Green Bay Packers pulled off a 27-24 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want to make it a habit of winning one-score games in the final minute.

Dan Campbell says he’s not afraid to make changes to Lions’ coaching staff

For as good as the Detroit Lions' offense has been through the first four weeks of the 2022 season, their defense has been the polar opposite.

Adam Thielen says Vikings teammate Justin Jefferson is the best WR in NFL

It wasn’t that long ago that Adam Thielen was the Minnesota Vikings No. 1 receiver and garnering most of the attention from reporters in the locker room looking for post-game interviews. Now, that’s a mantle he’s has since passed onto teammate Justin Jefferson.

Odell Beckham Jr. stirs up buzz about potential union with Packers

The 29-year-old is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the Super Bowl, and he’s not expected to return until the beginning of December.

The Detroit Lions appear to have won over Colin Cowherd

Fox Sports radio host and Volume Sports founder Colin Cowherd tweeted about his enjoyment watching the Lions following Sunday’s game.

Matt Eberflus confirms Bears OL Cody Whitehair will ‘miss some time’

Whitehair, who’s arguably Chicago’s best offensive lineman, suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s 20-12 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs says putting in extra work just a way to ‘respect the game’

Green Bay Packers rookie receiver Romeo Doubs spends most of his free time working on his craft. 

Bears DB Jaquan Brisker named one of NFL's top safeties through first three games

While the Chicago Bears offense may be in peril, the defense has been largely responsible for the team’s 2-1 start, and their secondary is largely to thank for a lot of their success, more specifically rookie safety Jaquan Brisker.

Analyst on emerging Lions OT Penei Sewell: ‘The guy’s a freak’

The Detroit Lions have been one of the NFL’s surprise teams three weeks into the season, and their improved play on offense is a large reason why. Second-year offensive tackle Penei Sewell is among the team’s breakout stars.

Bears named a potential suitor for Giants WR Kenny Golladay

New York Giants receiver Kenny Golladay has been taking it on the chin dating back to the preseason. The Chicago native, who had an underwhelming first season in New York in 2021 (37 receptions, 521 yards, zero touchdowns), has quickly fallen out of favor with both the Giants’ coaching staff and their fans.

ESPN analyst not sold on improving Lions

The Lions look much-improved early in 2022, but one ESPN analyst isn't quite ready to put his belief in the team.

Vikings insider believes CB Cam Dantzler could be in danger of losing starting job

It’s been a rocky few weeks for the Vikings cornerback.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams fined for viral TD celebration vs. Vikings

The repercussions of that celebration has extended beyond just the Lions’ loss of yardage on the ensuing drive to Williams’ wallet after he was fined $13,261 by the NFL.

Analyst calls Bears OL Riley Reiff a 'valuable commodity' ahead of trade deadline

Reiff appears to be the odd man out along Chicago's offensive line. But one NFL analyst believes the Bears could turn their position of strength into potential draft capital.

NFL insider thinks Packers could make a run at Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham Jr., of course, is still recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in the Super Bowl, and those in the know estimate he won’t return until after Thanksgiving.

D.K. Metcalf takes shot at Lions CB Jeff Okudah: ‘He’s not locking people down’

Through three games, Okudah has held three of the league’s top young receivers in check, including star wideout Justin Jefferson.