NFL Writer
Papiya Chatterjee is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports, covering breaking news, roster moves, and league storylines across all 32 teams. Previously, she was a Senior College Football Writer on the site's Trends Desk, where she played a central role in ES Behind the Scenes analysis and built a reputation for catching draft trends early. During the draft, her reporting on the surprising slides of Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, particularly Shedeur’s, sparked wide fan debate.
On the NFL beat, Papiya covers breaking news, coaching changes, and quarterback battles across the league, often pairing the hard news with the human side of a story: injuries, front-office moves, and the personal storylines that shape a player's season.
“Best for Him to Not Be on the Team”: Rob Gronkowski Issues Statement on Lane Johnson Quitting on Eagles & Announcing Retirement
Rob Gronkowski delivers a blunt message on Lane Johnson’s retirement and his decision to step away from the Eagles after another NFL season.
“Can’t Allow Stephen A. Smith To Make This Caliber of Mistake”: Former Eagles Player Erupts Against ESPN Host’s Comment Over Lane Johnson’s Retirement
Former Eagles player fires back at Stephen A. Smith over his comments about Lane Johnson’s surprising retirement decision.
“This Is a Lie”: Charissa Thompson’s Boyfriend Steven Cundari Disagrees With Her Story Behind Taylor Swift Cameo Video
Charissa Thompson’s boyfriend Steven Cundari disputes her hilarious story about his Taylor Swift music video cameo and acting ambitions.
“It’s Over”: Eagles Receive Brutal Reality Check From Former NFL Star After Trading Cam Jurgens to Ravens
Former NFL star delivers a harsh reality check for the Eagles after Cam Jurgens’ surprising trade to the Ravens.
“I’m Out”: Pat McAfee Turned Down an NFL Return Years After Retirement Over Controversial Reason
Pat McAfee turned down an offer to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because he had to clear one important NFL rule.
Odell Beckham Jr. Announces Retirement Stance Hours After Joining Vikings
Odell Beckham Jr. is all set to thrive on the NFL field as he is not planning to retire anytime soon after joining the Vikings.
Caitlin Clark Is Out: What Happens to the WNBA’s Playoff Revenue Without Its Biggest Draw?
The WNBA faces a major commercial test as Caitlin Clark misses the playoffs, with viewership, attendance and revenue.
A Federal Court Just Said Kalshi’s $40 Billion Bet Hangs on the Answer
Kalshi’s $40 billion valuation faces a major legal test as federal courts weigh whether its sports contracts are gambling.
Seahawks Drop Joe Mixon After Failed Physical Just Hours After Practice-Squad Signing
Seahawks drop Joe Mixon after failed physical, raising serious concerns about his degenerative foot injury and NFL future.
Maxx Crosby Says Patrick Mahomes ‘Moans’ When He Tackles him After Chiefs-Raiders Game
Maxx Crosby reveals Patrick Mahomes’ unusual reaction when tackled, adding a surprising twist to their intense Chiefs-Raiders rivalry.
“I’ll Be Having Security in My House”: Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Forced to Take Major Step Months After $200K Burglary at Home
Shedeur Sanders plans to boost home security after the Browns QB lost over $200,000 in valuables during a burglary last year.
“He’s Not Grabbing That Headset”: Aaron Rodgers Wouldn’t Dare Scream at Mike Tomlin Amid Mike McCarthy Outburst, Says Ex-Steelers Star
Aaron Rodgers might not have had to lose his cool in Mike Tomlin's regime, former Steeler Le'Veon Bell claimed.
