NFL Protector of the Year Winner & Opening Odds 2026: Joe Thuney Wins
We didn't have NFL Protector of the Year odds for much of the 2025-26 season as the books quickly pulled the odds for the inaugural NFL award. However, Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney opened at +3000 in the summer and went on to be named the winner.
We expect to have Protector of the Year odds for the 2026-27 season later in the offseason, now that the best NFL betting sites know more about voters will act.
📊 Closing NFL Protector of the Year odds
NFL Protector of the Year odds via FanDuel as of early November when odds were pulled
| Player | Odds | Implied Probability | Profit on $10 Bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penei Sewell | +460 | 17.86% | $46.00 |
| Lane Johnson | +650 | 13.33% | $65.00 |
| Trent Williams | +700 | 12.50% | $70.00 |
| Jordan Mailata | +1100 | 8.33% | $110.00 |
| Joe Alt | +1500 | 6.25% | $150.00 |
| Joe Thuney | +2000 | 4.76% | $200.00 |
| Creed Humphrey | +2000 | 4.76% | $200.00 |
| Dion Dawkins | +2000 | 4.76% | $200.00 |
| Laremy Tunsil | +2500 | 3.85% | $250.00 |
| Tristan Wirfs | +2500 | 3.85% | $250.00 |
🔢 NFL Protector of the Year opening odds
The NFL Protector of the Year opening odds are from Friday, Aug. 8, courtesy of FanDuel.
- Penei Sewell (+600)
- Lane Johnson (+650)
- Trent Williams (+800)
- Jordan Mailata (+900)
- Joe Alt (+1500)
- Dion Dawkins (+2000)
- Creed Humphrey (+2000)
- Laremy Tunsil (+2000)
- Christan Darrisaw (+3000)
- Quinn Meinerz (+3000)
- Quenton Nelson (+3000)
- Joe Thuney (+3000) ✅
- Tristan Wirfs (+3000)
- Garrett Bolles (+3500)
- Chris Lindstrom (+3500)
- Kolton Miller (+3500)
- Andrew Thomas (+3500)
- Zach Tom (+3500)
- Charles Cross (+4500)
- Paris Johnson Jr. (+4500)
- Tyler Linderbaum (+4500)
- Tyler Smith (+4500)
- Ronnie Stanley (+4500)
- Taylor Decker (+5500)
- Robert Hunt (+5500)
- Bernhard Raimann (+5500)
- Jack Conklin (+6000)
- Jake Matthews (+6000)
- Orlando Brown Jr. (+8000)
- Will Campbell (+8000)
- Landon Dickerson (+8000)
- Cam Jurgens (+8000)
- Taylor Moton (+8000)
- Brian O'Neill (+8000)
- Braden Smith (+8000)
- Trey Smith (+8000)
- Alijah Vera-Tucker (+8000)
📜 NFL Protector of the Year betting history
| Year | Player | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Joe Thuney (OG) | +3000 |
❓ NFL Protector of the Year FAQs
Who was the opening favorite for NFL Protector of the Year?
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell opened as the 2025-26 NFL Protector of the Year odds favorite while getting +460 odds. Those odds implied a 17.86% probability that Sewell would win the inaugural award.
Who was the NFL Protector of the Year last year?
Chicago Bears offensive guard Joe Thuney won the first-ever NFL Protector of the Year award.
When was the first Protector of the Year Award?
The first NFL Protector of the Year Award was handed out at the 2026 NFL Honors ceremony. Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney was crowned the winner.
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