Analysis: Team meeting helped Panthers bond, record 1st win
After an 0-2 start, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater began to wonder of his Carolina Panthers teammates “Do we really know each other?”SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RUSSELL OKUNG
Not playing against former team Okung (groin) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
Impact The two-time Pro Bowl tackle certainly had this one circled on his calendar, as Carolina was set to face his former team of four years. Melvin Ingram (knee) will not suit up against the Panthers this week after landing on injured reserve Saturday, but Carolina's offensive line still has to contend with game-wrecker Joey Bosa, who has five QB hits and two sacks thus far in 2020. Second-round draft choice from 2019, Greg Little, will start in Okung's place.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers inactives: OT Russell Okung ruled out vs. Chargers The Panthers have released their official inactives list for today’s game against the Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Week 3 Inactives: Russell Okung out for Week 3 Greg Little will start at left tackle in Okung's place.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active
Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late gamesSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Week 3 Okung (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, but coach Matt Rhule is hopeful that the starting left tackle will be able to suit up, Joe Person of The Athle...
Impact If Okung can't go, Greg Little or Trent Scott would take over at left tackle.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Herbert gets full week of practice as Chargers host Panthers
Justin Herbert has had an entire week instead of just a couple minutes to prepare for his second NFL startSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady focused on Panthers, not subpar opening performance
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to be better against the Carolina PanthersSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Okung talks about the Tampa Bay defensive line Okung talked about the Panthers need to do to be successful against a strong Buccaneers pass rush.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Practices in full Okung (ankle/back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Okung is now back at full health after having dealt with ankle and back injuries during training camp. The veteran left tackle only managed to suit up for six games with the Chargers last season, so avoiding the injury bug will be a focal point of his inaugural season in Carolina.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Okung calls Christian McCaffrey 'one of the most competitive people I've ever been around' Quite the compliment for any professional athlete.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Dealing with back issues Okung (back) left practice early Sunday to work in the pool, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The positive news for Okung was that his exit from practice was planned, as he seems to be dealing with a tight back. It was reported last week that the veteran was contemplating retirement, so injury issues would certainly push him in that direction. Coach Matt Rhule went on to add that Okung will likely be doing the same protocol for the next week or so.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers sign 'Hard Knocks' Andrew Vollert to roster
The Panthers signed tight end Andrew Vollert and wide receivers Tommylee Lewis and Marken Michel on SundayAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rumor: Russell Okung is considering retirement instead of playing football during the pandemic The veteran LT is poised to make Marty Hurney look like more of a cap wizard than ever before.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • CATSCRATCHREADER.COM
Russell Okung considering retirement due to COVID-19 concerns Russell Okung considering retirement due to COVID-19 concerns Panthers' left tackle Russell Okung is reportedly considering retirement du...
AUGUST 7, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Contemplating retirement Okung is considering retirement, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The left tackle missed 10 games last season with a pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots. He was then traded from the Chargers to the Panthers in March, and while he declined to opt out of the 2020 season, Okung may just retire from football instead. The 31-year-old is projected as Carolina's blindside starter.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys' Frederick wins Halas Award for overcoming adversity
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick has won the George Halas Award presented by the Pro Football Writers of AmericaJUNE 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Okung’s battle with union leadership over CBA vote continues Okung vowed to keep the pressure on union leadership after he lost a grievance over the voting for the collective bargaining agreement.
MAY 12, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
Russell Okung’s unfair labor practices charge against NFLPA dismissed The charge by Okung accused the NFL Players Association of violating its own voting procedures in the CBA ratification process, among other...
MAY 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Russell Okung's Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against NFLPA Dismissed by NLRB The National Labor Relations Board dismissed a charge of unfair labor practices filed by Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung ag...
MAY 7, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Labor board dismisses Okung's complaint vs. NFLPA The National Labor Relations Board rejected Russell Okung's complaint against the NFL Players Association, according to a letter obtained by...
MAY 7, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
NLRB dismisses Russell Okung's unfair labor practice charge against the NFLPA - ProFootballTalk Just before the world turned upside down due to the pandemic, Panthers tackle Russell Okung tried to turn the NFL Players Association on it...
MAY 7, 2020 • NBC.COM
Two-time Pro Bowler Russell Okung's charge against NFLPA over CBA dismissed New Carolina Panthers left tackle Russell Okung was one of many outspoken critics against the recently-signed collective bargaining agreemen...
MAY 7, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
Chargers announce Trai Turner-Russell Okung trade The Chargers and Panthers agreed to swap tackle Russell Okung for guard Trai Turner almost two weeks ago and that left time for them to take...
MARCH 18, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Russell Okung not running for NFLPA president Despite previously planning to run for president of the NFL Players Association, Russell Okung has decided not to seek the position. Okung d...
MARCH 10, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
