Bills' Dion Dawkins Advocates for NFL 'Protector of the Year' Award

The offensive tackle is campaigning for a new NFL award to recognize offensive linemen's contributions to the game.

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins is pushing for the NFL to introduce a 'Protector of the Year' award to honor offensive linemen.
Dawkins argues that offensive linemen, who play a critical role in team success, are overlooked in existing NFL awards like MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.
Currently, offensive linemen in the NFL have no individual award recognizing their contributions, unlike college football, which honors linemen with trophies such as the Outland and Rimington awards.
Dawkins has vowed to lead efforts to establish the award during his playing career, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the 'protectors' who enable offensive stars to excel.
The NFL Honors ceremony, scheduled for February 6, 2025, will not include any offensive linemen among its nominees, underscoring the lack of recognition for the position.