19 days ago

Protector of the Year: Joe Thuney Wins Big at NFL Honors 2026

Bears left guard Joe Thuney was named the NFL's inaugural Protector of the Year during the NFL Honors ceremony. This new award, championed by Buffalo Bills tackle Dion Dawkins, recognizes the league's most outstanding offensive lineman. Thuney was selected by a panel of legendary former offensive linemen, including Jason Kelce and Andrew Whitworth, over other finalists such as Penei Sewell and Creed Humphrey.