Dec 13, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Just one year and nine days ago today, the LA Chargers and Carolina Panthers agreed on a trade that would swap two offensive linemen:
At the time, the trade was deemed a “fleecing” of the Panthers by many in sports media. Russell Okung’s 2019 season was affected by blood clot issues and consistent lower-body injuries. The Chargers were getting off of a pricey $13 million 2021 contract that they didn’t want.