Dak Prescott receives national PFWA Good Guy award before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott received the Pro Football Writers of America Good Guy award on September 2. The annual honor recognizes NFL players for their professional approach and cooperation with the media. Although Prescott was named the winner in May, he accepted the physical trophy from Dallas chapter president Nick Harris just days before the Cowboys' regular-season opener. This marks the first time a Dallas player has earned the national accolade, following local chapter awards for Prescott in 2017 and 2019. Prescott previously served as a finalist for the national honor in 2024. The Cowboys are scheduled to begin their 2026 season on September 13 against the New York Giants.
- •Dak Prescott received the national PFWA Good Guy award on September 2.
- •He is the first Dallas Cowboys player to win this national honor.
- •The award recognizes player cooperation and professional conduct with the media.
- •The Cowboys open their 2026 regular season against the New York Giants on September 13.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott’s Latest Recognition Comes at Perfect Time for Cowboys Before 2026 Season
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott Officially Receives Major NFL Honor Just Days Before the Cowboys’ Regular-Season Opener
"It has been a busy week for the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott as they wrap up training camp and prepare for the regular season. With the team shifting its focus toward the 2026 season, Prescott has once again found himself at the center of attention, both for his leadership within the locker room […] The post Dak Prescott’s Latest Recognition Comes at Perfect Time for Cowboys Before 2026 Season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Being a good guy has its perks. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just got his in the form of an esteemed media honor.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:41 PMDak Prescott’s Latest Recognition Comes at Perfect Time for Cowboys Before 2026 Season
It has been a busy week for the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott as they wrap up training camp and prepare for the regular season. With the team shifting its focus toward the 2026 season, Prescott has once again found himself at the center of attention, both for his leadership within the locker room […] The post Dak Prescott’s Latest Recognition Comes at Perfect Time for Cowboys Before 2026 Season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:40 AMDak Prescott Officially Receives Major NFL Honor Just Days Before the Cowboys’ Regular-Season Opener
Being a good guy has its perks. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just got his in the form of an esteemed media honor.
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