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Legendary NFL Honors Panelists Provide Insight Into Why Joe Thuney Won Protector of the Year

Sports Illustrated

Joe Thuney possesses a few qualities that made him the perfect candidate to be named the NFL's inaugural Protector of the Year.

By Jerry Markarian

Published: Feb 14, 2026, 8:39 am Added: Feb 14, 2026, 10:38 am

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