Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year is an award given annually in honor of the National Football League ( NFL ) 's best offensive line . The award was established after the 2016 season , and first awarded to the Dallas Cowboys at the 6th Annual NFL Honors . In 2009 , the NFL announced they would be honoring the league 's best offensive line with the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award . The award was named after John Madden and sponsored by Prilosec OTC . The award was discontinued after the 2012 season
6th Annual NFL Honors
6th Annual NFL Honors
Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year