Dion Dawkins had priceless reaction to Bills being chosen for 'Hard Knocks'

To say the four-time Pro Bowl honoree is thrilled for the Buffalo Bills' opportunity to participate in the docuseries is an understatement

Dec 11, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills player Dion Dawkins cheers on the Buffalo Sabres against the New York Rangers during the second period at KeyBank Center. | Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

There's at least one person at One Bills Drive who was thrilled by the Hard Knocks announcement.

While Buffalo Bills' brass seemingly met the news with a sense of trepidation, starting left tackle Dion Dawkins had a reaction appropriate for winning a sweepstakes.

"My reaction? Do you know how loud I screamed?" said Dawkins while addressing reporters during OTAs in Orchard Park. "I love it. I love it, but my reaction was excited, very, very excited."

While the affable 31-year-old Dawkins has a charisma that should thrill Hard Knocks producers, the four-time Pro Bowl selection is excited about hosting the docuseries for unselfish reasons. The New Jersey-born hog molly, who has a role in the upcoming Hallmark movie Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, claims his excitement stems from the opportunity to showcase the organizational fabric.

Buffalo Bills Dion Dawkins blocks for quarterback Josh Allen, behind him, who sneaks in for a touchdown during first half action at the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"I love the fact that people could see the true culture of what goes on here and how different it is. There's so many guys with different personalities," said Dawkins.

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One of the team's most-tenured members, the 2017 second-round draft pick is aware of the future effects that Hard Knocks can create.

"It's just going to help for the future of everything. Guys want to come here and play because we have Josh Allen. Now, guys will want to come here and play to see how the mesh of everybody truly is. That's the beauty of it, and I can't wait," said Dawkins.

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) celebrates with Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) fumble recovery during second half action at the Bills home game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 29, 2024. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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