Getty Injured offensive tackles Joe Alt, left, and Rashawn Slater on the sidelines during warmups before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium. The NFL announced on Wednesday that there will be a new piece of hardware up for grabs this season. The Protector of the Year award will go to the league’s top offensive lineman. The Chargers will have two strong candidates in serious contention in 2025. The award will be voted on by “former offensive line greats,” according to ESPN ‘s