Earlier this offseason, the Lions’ public relations and media relations team were honored as winners of the Pete Rozelle Award. It’s an award given to the best team performance in that capacity across the NFL, as voted on by members of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).
On Thursday morning, local PFWA chapter president Dave Birkett presented the Lions media team, headed by Eamonn Reynolds, with the physical award itself. It was a short ceremony in the team’s media room immediately after head coach Dan Campbell’s press conference.
Dan Campbell turned the tables on @Eamonn_Reynolds and Co. when his press conference was done. Campbell got the @LionsPR team to come up and accept the 2023 Pete Rozelle Award reflecting all their hard work. You guys are the best!! pic.twitter.com/5mVkTRsYwe
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) August 3, 2023
Campbell made sure he saw the presentation, a gesture that will not go unnoticed by the PR staff or his players. Reynolds and his staff — some of whom couldn’t be there because they’re actively working the morning’s training camp practice session — do so much for Campbell and the team. It’s great to see the coach acknowledge it.
Cool to see Dan Campbell stick around for the PR staff receiving the Pete Rozelle Award, given annually to the NFL’s best PR staff. Pictured are @Eamonn_Reynolds, @ellieecross and @Gom1094. Also shout out to @kingSol620, who was working, as always.
cc: @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/U3TVJMQhgc
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) August 3, 2023
It’s cool to see the Lions staff get their deserved honor. Campbell making it a point to watch shows the “team” concept this Lions regime is building.
Congrats to all the honorees, and you’d better believe I voted for them.