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.
“I’m Ready For It”: Broncos Assistant Under Sean Payton Wants Another Shot at NFL Head Coaching After Disastrous First Stint
Broncos assistant seeks another NFL head coaching chance after a difficult first stint, hoping to prove himself again.
“Don’t Draft Zach Wilson”: Ex-Jets Star Says He Pleaded With Team to Keep Sam Darnold in New York
Former Jets star reveals he urged New York to keep Sam Darnold instead of drafting Zach Wilson, calling it a major mistake.
“Lot of Running Around”: Mike McCarthy Reveals Medical Emergency in Steelers Coaching Staff Against Packers
Mike McCarthy reveals a medical emergency involving the Steelers coaching staff during their preseason matchup against the Packers.
“I Wanted Out”: 49ers Legend Steve Young Finally Reveals Why He Stayed as Joe Montana’s Backup
Steve Young reveals why he stayed behind Joe Montana, despite wanting out and waiting years for his 49ers starting opportunity.
“I Let My Teammates Down”: Fernando Mendoza Doesn’t Hold Back on His Mistakes After Raiders Preseason Loss
Fernando Mendoza takes responsibility after the Raiders’ preseason loss, despite putting forward a respectable performance.
Steelers Erase Mike Tomlin Era Sign From the Locker Room in Major Overhaul at Acrisure Stadium
The Steelers have removed Mike Tomlin’s iconic locker-room sign as Mike McCarthy reshapes the team’s culture and identity.
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Refuses to Give Up Major Head-Coaching Responsibility Despite NFL Rule Change
Despite the NFL’s rule change, Mike Vrabel continues handling challenge flags himself, keeping this key responsibility as head coach.
“They Wouldn’t Use It Again”: Joe Burrow Reveals LSU’s Stance on His Jersey Number Amid Jayden Daniels Controversy
Joe Burrow reveals LSU’s stance on his No. 9 jersey as Jayden Daniels’ number controversy raises questions about consistency.
“Jesus Christ, its Just a Distraction”: CeeDee Lamb Offers Update After Alleged Dig at Jerry Jones During Cowboys’ Training
CeeDee Lamb addresses his unusual training drill and the viral Jerry Jones controversy as Cowboys prepare for the 2026 season.
NFL Announces Major Rule Change Without Approval From All 32 Owners
NFL changes challenge rules, allowing coaches to designate staff members to throw flags without requiring owner approval.
Deion Sanders’ Ex-Wife Clarifies Shilo’s True Identity as an American
Deion Sanders’ ex-wife sparks debate about Shilo Sanders’ identity, heritage and roots with surprising comments about his origins.
“Terrell Owens Got Screwed”: Antonio Brown Faces Tough Reality Over Early Hall of Fame Candidacy
Antonio Brown’s Hall of Fame case faces questions as Terrell Owens’ delayed induction raises concerns over his first-ballot chances.
