The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) will announce the 2026 Off-Field Award winners May 27-29 and June 1-4, 2026.
The announcements will be made at ProFootballWriters.org, through the PFWA’s official X/Twitter feed (@PFWAwriters) and via email to PFWA members and NFL league and club PR staffs each day at 1 pm ET.
Wednesday, May 27: Good Guy Award (NFL player for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs)
Finalists: Joel Bitonio (Cleveland Browns G), Kevin Byard III (Chicago Bears S), Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys QB)
Thursday, May 28: 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)
Friday, May 29: Horrigan Award (League, club or other official for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job)
Finalists: John Lynch (San Francisco 49ers GM), Brian McCarthy (NFL VP of communications), Troy Vincent (NFL EVP of football operations)
Monday, June 1: Pete Rozelle Award (NFL club public relations staff that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media)
Finalists: Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks
Tuesday, June 2: Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award (Lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL)
Finalists: Vic Fangio, Terry Robiskie, John Teerlinck
Wednesday, June 3: Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award (Young NFL writer who carries on the legacy of Paylor through his or her work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to the craft and commitment to improving diversity in NFL media)
Finalists: Ashley Bastock (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Giana Han (Baltimore Banner), Olivia Reiner (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Thursday, June 4: George Halas Award (NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed)
Finalists: Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator), Aidan Hutchinson (Detroit Lions EDGE), Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers RB)