Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins speaks NFL award into existence

Jarrett Bailey

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The NFL announced that a new award would be put in place as an annual honor. The Protector of the Year will be an award given to the best offensive lineman in football, something that Buffalo Bills offensive tackle caped very hard for earlier this offseason. He now gets his wish, as well as the wish of several other offensive linemen across the league, and he spoke out about it on X.

"History was made today," Dawkins posted. "Something that starting with an Idea and a Conversation and Now the 'Protector Of The Year' Award is Here and Here to Stay. Thank you to Everyone involved. Today WE made History."

Don't be shocked if Dawkins wins this award at least once before he retires. The Bills' offensive line only surrendered 14 sacks of Josh Allen all season long, and James Cook led the NFL in rushing touchdowns. 

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Jarrett Bailey

Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.