Pro Football Writers of America

The Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) is a non-profit organization based in the United States dedicated to representing the interests of pro football writers. Comprised of accredited journalists who cover the NFL and its 32 teams, the PFWA has a staff of three employees. The organization's mission is to advocate for access to NFL personnel and promote responsible coverage of the sport. The PFWA's primary function is to serve as a collective voice for pro football writers, ensuring they have the necessary access to information and resources to effectively report on the NFL. The PFWA also works to uphold journalistic standards and ethical practices within the field. They establish local chapters in each NFL market to support members, monitor media access policies, and grow membership. A key initiative of the PFWA is its collaboration with the NFL to assign pool reporters in every market. These reporters have the unique opportunity to access the officials' locker room after games, gathering insights into rule interpretations for dissemination to the wider media community. Members of the public can engage with the PFWA through their website, ProFootballWriters.org, and on Twitter at @PFWAwriters.