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Olivia Reiner of Philadelphia Inquirer wins Terez Paylor Award

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Olivia Reiner of Philadelphia Inquirer wins Terez Paylor Award

Summary

Olivia Reiner, an Eagles beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, has been awarded the 2026 Terez A. Paylor Emerging Writer Award. The award, presented by the Professional Football Writers of America, honors a young NFL writer recognized for their work ethic and commitment to diversity in media. Reiner is the first recipient affiliated with the Philadelphia Inquirer and is noted for her work covering the Eagles since 2023. Previously, she served as the beat reporter for the Flyers and worked at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, where she covered multiple sports including the Packers. Ashley Bastock and Giana Han were also finalists for this year’s award.

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•Olivia Reiner joined the Philadelphia Inquirer as Eagles beat reporter in 2023.
•The Paylor Award honors young writers in NFL media following the legacy of Terez A. Paylor.
•Reiner previously covered the Flyers and earned state sportswriting honors in 2023.
•She worked as a sports multimedia reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from 2019-21.

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