diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 700f266f..4e9fe59f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Please view the wiki for usage, information, HOWTO, etc https://github.com/Netfl
 
 Here are some links to help you learn more about the Zuul Project. Feel free to PR to add any other info, presentations, etc.
 
+
 ---
 
 Articles from Netflix:
diff --git a/zuul-core/src/main/java/com/netflix/zuul/filters/common/SurgicalDebugFilter.java b/zuul-core/src/main/java/com/netflix/zuul/filters/common/SurgicalDebugFilter.java
index 231c4cf7..5716236d 100644
--- a/zuul-core/src/main/java/com/netflix/zuul/filters/common/SurgicalDebugFilter.java
+++ b/zuul-core/src/main/java/com/netflix/zuul/filters/common/SurgicalDebugFilter.java
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 import com.netflix.zuul.filters.http.HttpInboundSyncFilter;
 import com.netflix.zuul.message.http.HttpQueryParams;
 import com.netflix.zuul.message.http.HttpRequestMessage;
+import lombok.NonNull;
 
 /**
  * This is an abstract filter that will route requests that match the patternMatches() method to a debug Eureka "VIP" or
@@ -71,7 +72,7 @@ public boolean shouldFilter(HttpRequestMessage request) {
 
 
     @Override
-    public HttpRequestMessage apply(HttpRequestMessage request) {
+    public HttpRequestMessage apply(@NonNull  HttpRequestMessage request) {
         DynamicStringProperty routeVip = new DynamicStringProperty(ZuulConstants.ZUUL_DEBUG_VIP, null);
         DynamicStringProperty routeHost = new DynamicStringProperty(ZuulConstants.ZUUL_DEBUG_HOST, null);