2016 Archives

2016 PFWA On-Field Awards Summary

February 13, 2017 1:00 pm PFWA

During the week of January 16-20, 2017, the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) handed out its 2016 On-Field Awards. Here is a summary of the award winners, as voted on by the PFWA membership: […]

Green Bay’s Nelson PFWA Comeback Player of the Year; Atlanta’s Beasley Most Improved Player of the Year

January 20, 2017 1:00 pm PFWA

Green Bay wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who rebounded from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the 2015 preseason to lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2016, was selected as the 2016 NFL Comeback Player […]

Cowboys’ Garrett PFWA Coach of the Year; Raiders’ McKenzie Executive of the Year; Falcons’ Shanahan Assistant Coach of the Year

January 19, 2017 1:00 pm PFWA

Dallas’ Jason Garrett, who led the Cowboys to a 13-3 record and the NFC’s No. 1 seed, was selected as the 2016 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football […]

Atlanta’s Ryan PFWA NFL MVP/Offensive Player of the Year; Oakland’s Mack Defensive Player of the Year

January 18, 2017 1:00 pm PFWA

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, who led the top-scoring offense in the NFL with franchise records in passing yards (4,944) and touchdowns (38), was selected as the 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of […]

Cowboys’ Elliott PFWA Rookie/Offensive Rookie of the Year, Chargers’ Bosa Defensive Rookie of the Year; 2016 All-Rookie Team named

January 17, 2017 1:00 pm PFWA

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who led the NFL in rushing yards, was selected as the 2016 Rookie of the Year and 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the […]

PFWA 2016 All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC teams announced

January 16, 2017 1:00 pm PFWA

The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs each placed a league-high four players on the 2016 All-NFL team, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). The Cowboys had four members […]