NFL Writer
Krushna Pattnaik is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the league across news, roster moves, and team developments. With a medical background, he brings particular depth to stories around player injuries, medical suspensions, and health-related developments. As a Senior Writer, he honed his editorial skills through the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program.
Before moving to the NFL beat, Krushna spent three years at EssentiallySports covering MMA and Olympic sports, working across prediction pieces, live event assignments, and beat reports. With five years of personal training in Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and taekwondo, he brought a practitioner's perspective to his fight coverage. He also briefly contributed to the ES YouTube team.
His work earned external recognition, including a nod from Conor McGregor, and one of his pieces was featured on Brendan Schaub's podcast.
“I Don’t Know How Long He Gonna Last”: Rams WR Puka Nacua Gets a Brutal Reality Check Over His NFL Future Amid Injury Concerns
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua gets a harsh reality check about his playing style and how it will affect his time in the NFL.
Vikings Legend Harrison Smith Announces Retirement Stance After Returning for 15th NFL Season
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith reveals that the 2026 season would likely be his final one in the NFL.
Former Bears Kicker Robbie Gould Walks Away From High School Head Coaching Job After Two Years
Ex-Bears kicker Robbie Gould announces his retirement from being a high school football head coach at Saint Viator.
Andy Reid Shares Crucial Rashee Rice Update Days Before Chiefs’ Seahawks Clash
Head coach Andy Reid weighs in on Rashee Rice's injury update as the Chiefs get ready for the Week 7 game against the Seahawks.
Troy Aikman Felt Betrayed by Joe Buck as Report Drops Shock Update on ESPN Pair’s Relationship
New details about the heated situation between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck arise after the duo engaged in an off record scuffle before MNF game.
Russell Wilson Becomes an Official “Co-Owner” as Former QB Emerges as Potential Troy Aikman Replacement at ESPN
Russell Wilson pairs up with Ciara and expands his business empire while talks about him replacing Troy Aikman circulate on the internet.
Criticism Grows Against Robert Saleh for Endorsing Jordan Elliot to 31 NFL Teams After DT Released by Titans for Firearm Incident
NFL community slams Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh after he sends a message for the other teams about Jordan Elliott's situation.
NFL Exec Reveals League’s Plan to Expand International Games to Maximum Allowed by CBA in 2027
The NFL have revealed their plan to expand their international games to the maximum allowed number in the 2027 season.
“Nobody Want to See Jay-Z”: Ex-NFL Star Sounds Off on Rapper Reportedly Picking Himself for Super Bowl Half-Time Performance
Famed rapper Jay-Z receives a troubling opinion from former NFL wide receiver about him taking center stage at Super Bowl halftime.
“Don’t Think Anybody Can Argue”: NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald Snubs Himself From Top-5 WRs of All Time
Former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald doesn't include himself while naming the top five wide receivers of all time.
“Currently in Negotiations”: Diego Pavia Shares Update on UFL Move & Puts Teams on Notice With Stern Message
After getting waived by the Baltimore Ravens, Diego Pavia shares a major update about his next step with UFL.
“Hard on Your Offense”: NFL Legend Calls Out Brian Schottenheimer’s Coaching Errors & Criticizes Him for Pressuring Dak Prescott
Hall of Famer reveals what Brian Schottenheimer is doing wrong as Dak Prescott and the Cowboys lose four games in the 2026 season.
