Dion Dawkins sheds 40 pounds to extend his NFL career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins lost 40 pounds this offseason. The decision to slim down was his own, undertaken to improve agility and longevity in his career. Dawkins' offseason regimen included significant dietary changes and increased physical activity, which he has adjusted to while learning to play left tackle more effectively. At 32, he believes the weight loss will help prolong his football career.
- •Dawkins lost 40 pounds this offseason to enhance performance.
- •He committed to daily exercise, including boxing and walking.
- •Diet involved focused meals with lean protein and hydration.
- •He aims to stabilize his weight in the 330 to 340-pound range.
- •Dawkins believes this change could prolong his NFL career.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dion Dawkins dropped 40 pounds this offseason to help elongate his career
"Buffalo Bills’ offensive lineman Dion Dawkins lost 40 pounds this offseason
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