The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is causing Carolina Panthers’ veteran Russell Okung to consider ending his football career earlier than planned. Reportedly, Okung has concerns about the current health crisis and is prepared to call it quits if he gets a feeling that he can’t play football in a safe environment.

Okung dealt with a pulmonary embolism in 2019, being limited to only six games. He has since made the full recovery, but the 31-year-old left tackle doesn’t want to take any risks according to sources.

Since he is a high-risk individual, Okung had the option to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season by Thursday and still get paid a portion of his salary. And although he “seriously considered” this scenario, he decided to wait out and see the league’s response to this situation.

 Russell Okung joined Panthers from LA Chargers back in March in a trade that saw guard Trai Turner head in the opposite direction. Carolina hoped Okung will protect the blind side of their new quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and provide stability to otherwise shaky O-line.

 Okung, who was No.6 pick in 2010, previously also played with Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. He has 124 career starts and two Pro Bowl appearances.

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Los Angeles Chargers finally received some good news. Chargers’ left tackle Russell Okung has recovered from a pulmonary embolism, which prevented him from playing in 2019, and will be one the team’s roster for Week 7 game against Tennessee Titans.

Okung confirmed the news on social media, posting a statement in which he said he is returning to football and has put the health issues “behind” him.

On Thursday, Okung took part in Chargers’ practice, and said afterward that he is ready to “get back to work” and expects to contribute right away.

“I’ve put a lot into this game,” – Okung added. “And I’m going to trust my abilities and my experience and use that to go out there and help my team win games.”

Russell Okung joined Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent in 2017, signing a four-year, $53 million contract. He played 30 games in the previous two seasons and earned himself a Pro Bowl appearance in 2017; his career second.

 Prior to coming to Los Angeles, Okung also played with Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. With Seahawks, who drafted him into the league with the sixth overall pick in 2010, he won a Super Bowl ring.

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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is causing Carolina Panthers’ veteran Russell Okung to consider ending his football career earlier than planned. Reportedly, Okung has concerns about the current health crisis and is prepared to call it quits if he gets a feeling that he can’t play football in a safe environment.

Okung dealt with a pulmonary embolism in 2019, being limited to only six games. He has since made the full recovery, but the 31-year-old left tackle doesn’t want to take any risks according to sources.

Since he is a high-risk individual, Okung had the option to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season by Thursday and still get paid a portion of his salary. And although he “seriously considered” this scenario, he decided to wait out and see the league’s response to this situation.

 Russell Okung joined Panthers from LA Chargers back in March in a trade that saw guard Trai Turner head in the opposite direction. Carolina hoped Okung will protect the blind side of their new quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and provide stability to otherwise shaky O-line.

 Okung, who was No.6 pick in 2010, previously also played with Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. He has 124 career starts and two Pro Bowl appearances.

The post Panthers’ LT Russell Okung Considering Retirement Due to Coronavirus Concerns appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Los Angeles Chargers finally received some good news. Chargers’ left tackle Russell Okung has recovered from a pulmonary embolism, which prevented him from playing in 2019, and will be one the team’s roster for Week 7 game against Tennessee Titans.

Okung confirmed the news on social media, posting a statement in which he said he is returning to football and has put the health issues “behind” him.

On Thursday, Okung took part in Chargers’ practice, and said afterward that he is ready to “get back to work” and expects to contribute right away.

“I’ve put a lot into this game,” – Okung added. “And I’m going to trust my abilities and my experience and use that to go out there and help my team win games.”

Russell Okung joined Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent in 2017, signing a four-year, $53 million contract. He played 30 games in the previous two seasons and earned himself a Pro Bowl appearance in 2017; his career second.

 Prior to coming to Los Angeles, Okung also played with Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. With Seahawks, who drafted him into the league with the sixth overall pick in 2010, he won a Super Bowl ring.

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