Ex-Rams LT Andrew Whitworth credited with pushing for new NFL award
Ex-Rams LT Andrew Whitworth credited with pushing for new NFL award
Andrew Whitworth hasn't played in the NFL since 2021, but he's still helping out his fellow offensive linemen.
After the NFL announced a new Protector of the Year award for offensive linemen, Los Angeles Rams president Kevin Demoff posted on X that Whitworth played a big role in pushing for offensive linemen to be recognized.
"Credit to @AndrewWhitworth and others for 'pushing' for offensive linemen to be recognized," Demoff wrote. "Long overdue and deserving."
Buffalo Bills offensive linemen Dion Dawkins also played a role in the new award, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor.
Whitworth was one of the best offensive linemen during his time in the NFL. He was named to four Pro Bowls (one of which with the Rams) and two All-Pro teams (one with the Rams). Whitworth played a huge role in the Rams' Super Bowl victory in 2021 as well.
The Rams still have a solid offensive line heading into 2025 with Alaric Jackson, Rob Havenstein, Steve Avila, Kevin Dotson and center Coleman Shelton.
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