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Broncos' Pro Bowler given more reason to be named first-ever winner of new award

January 14, 2026

Story byTravis WakemanWed, January 14, 2026 at 2:36 AM UTC·2 min readBroncos' Pro Bowler given more reason to be named first-ever winner of new award originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Things have certainly changed for Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles. Once seen by many as a terrible first-round pick and given the nickname "Garett Holds" due to all of the holding penalties called against him, he has transformed into one of the best left tackles in football. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore proof of that was announced recently, when Pro Football Focus named him as their Pass Blocker of the Year for the 2025 season.

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While many will scoff at that recognition, it could all be leading towards Bolles earning a much bigger award at this year's NFL Honors ceremony. For the first time ever, the league will hand out a Protector of the Year Award.
Last year, several offensive linemen clamored for an award to be created for them and the league obliged.
Now, Bolles, who didn't give up a sack in 714 pass block snaps this season, could be the first to take it home. That would be huge for Bolles, who, in his ninth year in the league, was named to his first Pro Bowl.
In addition to that, he was also chosen as a First-team All-Pro this season.
He is also the Broncos' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which would be the ultimate honor. Bolles is experiencing his highest level of success in Denver.

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