Barry Wilner selected as PFWA 2026 Bill Nunn Jr. Award winner

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PFWA announces 2026 Dick Connor Writing Awards

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Congratulations to Barry Wilner - my longtime colleague and predecessor on the NFL beat - for earning a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Long overdue honor for a true pro!

Vikings’ Brian Flores selected as PFWA 2026 George Halas Award winner

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Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the recipient of the 2026 George Halas Award (NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed)

Finalists: Brian Flores (Minnesota DC), Aidan Hutchinson (Detroit EDGE), Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco RB)

Olivia Reiner selected as PFWA 2026 Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award winner

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Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the winner of the Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award (Young NFL writer who carries on Paylor's legacy)

Finalists: Ashley Bastock (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Giana Han (Baltimore Banner), Olivia Reiner (Philadelphia Inquirer)

.@Eagles DC Vic Fangio selected as PFWA 2026 Dr. Z Award winner

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Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the receipient of the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award (Lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL)

Finalists: Vic Fangio, Terry Robiskie, John Teerlinck

.@dallascowboys PR staff selected as PFWA 2026 Pete Rozelle Award winner

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Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the winner of the Pete Rozelle Award (NFL club PR staff that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media)

Finalists: Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks

NFL VP of communications Brian McCarthy selected as PFWA 2026 Horrigan Award winner

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Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the 2026 Horrigan Award (League, club or other official for his or her qualities and style in helping pro football writers )

Finalists: John Lynch (49ers GM), Brian McCarthy (NFL VP of comms), Troy Vincent (NFL EVP of football operations)

Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the Bill Nunn Jr. Award (Reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage)

Finalists: Clarence Hill Jr. (AllDLLS.com), Mike Silver (The Athletic), Barry Wilner (Associated Press)

Tomorrow at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the winner of the Bill Nunn Jr. Award (A reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage).

.@dallascowboys Dak Prescott (@dak) selected as PFWA 2026 Good Guy Award winner

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Today at 1 pm ET, the PFWA will announce the winner of the Good Guy Award for the 2025 season (NFL player for his qualities and style in helping pro football writers do their jobs)

Finalists: Joel Bitonio (Browns G), Kevin Byard III (Bears S), Dak Prescott (Cowboys QB)

PFWA to announce 2026 Off-Field Awards May 27-29 and June 1-4

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Attn: PFWA members: Information on the 2026 Dick Connor Writing Awards was distributed to members via email and is also available in the Member area of the PFWA website. Deadline for entries is June 1.

2026 PFWA Off-Field Awards finalists announced:
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