NFL Writer
Soheli Tarafdar is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports, anchoring the ES Marquee Saturdays Live NewsCenter. In this role, she leads real-time coverage on game days, delivering breaking news and insights as the action unfolds. Some of her most popular work has come from digging into locker room chatter and social media clues that reveal the stories behind the scoreboards.
She joined EssentiallySports with a strong grasp of college football circuits and a genuine love for the game. What began as a fan’s voice has grown into a career shaped by sharp reporting and impactful storytelling. Soheli also continues to refine her voice as part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, helping drive a fan-first approach to football coverage.
Three Masked Men Steal Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ Porsche in Latest NFL Player-Related Robbery
Olympic gold medalist and Indianapolis player Jonathan Owens’ wife, Simone Biles, dropped updates on the robbery of their car.
Packers Suffer Major Blow as O-Line Starter Ruled Out for the Season With Torn Patella
Week 2 into the 2026 season and Green Bay Packers are hit with a major setback, losing a key offensive lineman to a season-ending injury.
“I Don’t Think He Has Improved”: Rob Gronkowski Calls Out Drake Maye Despite Patriots’ Blowout Win Over Steelers
New England legend Rob Gronkowski dropped a brutal reality check for the Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye.
Deion Sanders’ Ex-wife Gives Peek Into “An Off Day in the Life Of” Shedeur as Deshaun Watson Shines as Browns QB
Shedeur Sanders’ mother captures a glimpse of her son’s life as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback continues as QB2.
Odell Beckham Jr. Joins NFL Community to Send Prayers for Jaxson Dart as Concerns Mount Over QB’s Condition
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. prayed along with the fans after getting bad news about quarterback Jaxson Dart's injury.
Jerry Jones Sends Harsh Reality Check to Roger Goodell After NFL Commissioner Reveals Overseas Expansion Plans
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones breaks silence on the expansion of the NFL after Roger Goodell hinted a possibility.
Jed York Could Face Lighter NFL Punishment if He Steps Away From 49ers Ownership: Report
A new report claims Jed York could avoid a harsher NFL punishment by stepping away from 49ers ownership as the league considers its response.
“Absolutely Atrocious”: CBS’ JJ Watt Criticizes Cris Collinsworth-Owned Company Over Poor Player Gradings
Cris Collinsworth-owned company lands in a sticky spot for their faulty player gradings as CBS’ JJ Watt called them out.
Outrage Erupts Against ESPN for Pairing Stephen A. Smith With Pat McAfee on Monday Night Countdown
Fans poured in their reactions as pairing Stephen A. Smith with Pat McAfee for Monday Night Countdown fires back for ESPN.
“We Are Begging You”: NFL Urged to Officially Retire Cristiano Ronaldo’s Celebration Amid Concerns Over Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Others’ Health Risks
Former NFL player calls out the NFL’s attention to bar NFL players from mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic celebration.
“Please Respectfully STFU”: Ex-NFL QB Fires Back at Critics Calling Caleb Williams “Soft”
A day after Caleb Williams caught flak from critics for his emotional outburst to his injury, an ex-NFL player took a stand for him.
Dan Orlovsky Puts His Hair on the Line Alongside Michael Irvin as Hesitant Stephen A. Smith Weighs Cowboys Bet
Ex- NFL quarterback and now analyst Dan Orlovsky is now part of a wild bet on the Dallas Cowboys with Michael Irvin and Stephen A.Smith.
