Buffalo Bills Star Credited for Creation of NFL’s Newest Award

Chargers Duo Named Strong Candidates for NFL's Newest Award

The NFL announced on Wednesday that there will be a new piece of hardware up for grabs this season. The Protector of the Year award will go to the league’s top offensive lineman. The Chargers will have two strong candidates in serious contention in 2025.The award will be voted on by “former offensive line greats,” according to ESPN‘s Brooke Pryor and Alaina Getzenberg.In a league where pretty much every position outside of quarterback is overloo…

NFL announces new Protector of the Year award: Top 2025 candidates include Eagles, 49ers, Lions stars

Which offensive linemen could reel in the new honor?

Buffalo Bills star credited for creation of NFL’s newest award

Dion Dawkins pitched the idea just a few months ago. Now, it will officially become a yearly award in the NFL.

NFL introducing new award for offensive linemen

The NFL is introducing the Protector of the Year Award, which will be given to the league's best offensive lineman, it was announced at the league's spring meeting Wednesday.

NFL unveils new award: Protector of the Year

The NFL on Wednesday announced a new end-of-year annual honor that will be awarded to the league's best offensive lineman, called Protector of the Year.

NFL to reward its 'unsung heroes' with an OL Protector of the Year Award

The NFL announced the new Protector of the Year Award, which will be given out annually to the best offensive lineman.