Aditi Kinkhabwala

Aditi Kinkhabwala was born on December 2, 1977, in New York City, New York. She was raised in New Jersey and pursued her higher education at Cornell University, where she earned a degree in American Studies. Her career in journalism began with a focus on sports, covering high school football for the San Antonio Express-News. This early experience laid the groundwork for her progression into collegiate sports reporting with The Record in New Jersey. Her reporting then expanded to the professional level, where she became a writer for The Wall Street Journal, specifically covering the New York Giants football team.

Kinkhabwala joined NFL Network in 2012, marking a significant step in her career. During her ten-year tenure with the NFL Network, she served as a national correspondent, appearing on various shows such as NFL Now, NFL Total Access, NFL GameDay Morning, and Good Morning Football: Weekend. She also contributed written content to NFL.com and co-hosted the “NFL explained” podcast, providing insights into the inner workings of the league. Her work during this period solidified her reputation as a knowledgeable and dedicated sports journalist.

In 2022, after a decade with the NFL Network, Kinkhabwala transitioned to CBS Sports. She currently works as an NFL ON CBS reporter and serves as a panelist on WE NEED TO TALK. She also contributes to CBS Sports HQ and other CBS Sports platforms. Additionally, she holds co-hosting roles on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh and on Sirius XM NFL radio, and hosts the Football Heaven podcast. In 2021, she supported Cleveland’s NFL Draft coverage as a special contributor for television, radio, and website content, showcasing her versatility across different media formats.