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.
Chad Johnson Spotted With Browns Star Days Before Revealing the Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders QB1 News
Chad Johnson gets under the heat as NFL fans spot him posing with Browns WR days before he gave his stance on Deshaun Watson's QB1 status.
“Kid Has Faced a Lot”: Brendan Sorsby’s Agent Issues Statement on ‘Punishment’ Ahead of Supplemental Draft
Brendal Sorsby's agenst takes an interesting stance around the young quarterback's punishments ahead of the supplemental draft.
“That Guy’s Not Coming Back”: Lamar Jackson Claimed to Have Lost a Step Amid Uncertain Ravens Future
As the contract uncertainty continues to loom around Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, former NFL scout exposes a harsh reality.
Browns Quietly Receiving Trade Calls About Shedeur Sanders Amid QB Battle With Deshaun Watson – Report
ESPN Cleveland's analyst makes an interesting stance around Shedeur Sanders' trade calls as he continues to fight for the starting position.
“No Quarterback Ever Developed”: Mike Tomlin Put On Blast for Leaving Steelers With Messy QB Situation
NFL analyst fires shots at former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for damaging the team's quarterback position.
“He Has Six Weeks”: Deshaun Watson Put on Notice Amid Browns QB Battle With Shedeur Sanders
Former NFL wide receiver gives Deshaun Watson six weeks to prove himself on the field as Shedeur Sanders looms behind to take his job.
Raiders & Rams Have “Buyer’s Remorse” As Fernando Mendoza & Ty Simpson Remain Unsigned, Says Ex-NFL Scout
A former NFL scout reveals an interesting take on why Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson are still unsigned rookies.
Robert Griffin III Provides Major Update After His Plane Caught Fire Just After Take Off
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III reveals a terrifying ordeal around his recent flight to Munich that he closely escaped.
“He Wasn’t Necessarily Loved”: Browns Locker Room’s True Feelings About Myles Garrett Revealed After Rams Trade
A Cleveland Browns insider shared an unusual take on Myles Garrett following the defensive lineman's trade to the Los Angeles Rams.
“Bengals Are Going To Be Better”: NFL Analyst Sounds Off on Steelers’ Playoff Chances Under Aaron Rodgers
NFL analyst refuses to believe in Aaron Rodgers and the playoff chances for the Pittsburgh Steelers with rising competition in the AFC North.
“Real Problem”: 32 NFL Teams Put on Notice About Arch Manning Amid 2027 Draft Talk
NFL analyst highlights the real problem concerning Arch Manning as the franchises get consider him for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Allegedly Had a Relationship With Woman Found Dead on His Property Despite “Fake News” Claims
Months after denying the allegations, Mike Pennel Jr. is once again under the spotlight with his alleged involvement with a deceased woman.
