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’ve Decided to Retire Again”: Patriots Legend Devin McCourty Suits Up in Full Gear for Youth Football Game, Jokes About Unretiring
Devin McCourty surprises young football players by returning to the field in full gear, joking about ending his retirement once again.
“Something’s Not Right”: Michael Strahan Reveals Cancer-Free Daughter Isabella Spoke Up During Recovery Journey, Helping Doctors Treat Her
Michael Strahan shares how cancer-free daughter Isabella’s observations during recovery helped doctors adjust her treatment.
“Gave You My Heart, Sweat & Tears”: 49ers Legend Terrell Owens Reveals He Couldn’t Get a WNBA Finals Ticket After 8 Years in San Francisco
Terrell Owens recalls struggling to secure a WNBA Finals ticket despite spending eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
Dianna Russini Makes Major Career Move, Tells NFL Insiders She’s Returning to Work “Next Week”
Dianna Russini is reportedly preparing to return to sports media next week after leaving The Athletic in April amid controversy.
Why Brands Are Betting on the Next Generation of Sports Icons
Brands are investing in young athletes for their future potential, growing fan bases and rising influence beyond sports.
The NFL’s Global Expansion Could Be Its Biggest Business Gamble
The NFL is expanding overseas through international games, hoping to build loyal fans and unlock new revenue streams beyond the United States.
Andy Reid Demands Answers From NFL Over Controversial Referee Call in Chiefs’ Loss to Broncos
Andy Reid expects the NFL to review the controversial ball spot that influenced the Chiefs' decision to punt during their narrow loss to the Broncos.
“I Couldn’t Eat”: Former Jets WR Allen Lazard Claims Woody Johnson Slashed the Team’s Food Budget by $1 Million Amid Financial Struggles
Allen Lazard says the Jets cut $1 million from their food budget, leaving him to handle his own meals after team-provided poor-quality meals.
Bills Cut Ties With C.J. Gardner-Johnson After His Return From a One-Game Spitting Suspension
The Bills have released C.J. Gardner-Johnson following his return from suspension, ending his brief stint with Buffalo after just one game.
“There’s No Apology”: Cowboys Legend Takes Another Shot Dak Prescott’s Leadership After Embarrassing Loss to Cardinals
James Washington refuses to apologize for questioning Dak Prescott’s leadership after the Cowboys’ collapse against Arizona.
“He Needs to Throw It Into the Ground”: Todd Monken Points Out Shedeur Sanders’ Mistake After Browns QB Briefly Replaces Deshaun Watson
Todd Monken criticizes Shedeur Sanders for holding the ball too long while briefly replacing Deshaun Watson against Pittsburgh.
“That Frustrates Me”: Ex-Chiefs HC Issues Strong Response to Controversial Ref Call That Erased Patrick Mahomes’ Game-Winning TD Against Broncos
Former Chiefs HC Dick Vermeil questions controversial false start call that erased Mahomes' potential game-winning touchdown against Denver.
