Russell Okung
Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson answers questions after practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Navigating NFL without an agent remains tricky proposition

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 13, 2022 02:32 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks first-round draft pick Charles Cross, center, an offensive tackle from Mississippi State, walks to greet his mother, Owedia Cross, left, as Seahawks general manager John Schneider, right, watches following a news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks select Mafe, Walker in 2nd round; Lucas in 3rd

By Tim Booth Apr. 29, 2022 08:18 PM EDT

Mississippi State offensive lineman Charles Cross stands with with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Seattle Seahawks with the ninth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Seahawks draft LT Charles Cross at No. 9, filling need

By Tim Booth Apr. 28, 2022 09:30 PM EDT

Seahawks face critical draft beginning with No. 9 selection

By Tim Booth Apr. 22, 2022 05:57 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For the better part of a decade, the first-round of the NFL draft has proved to be rather boring for the Seattle Seahawks. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Just a few years ago, Bell was arguably the best all-around running back in the league as a do-it-all playmaking force for Pittsburgh. Kansas City signed him and he wasn't much of a factor; he was active but didn't play in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. About the only certainty in the confounding 2021 NFL draft is Trevor Lawrence going to the Jaguars with the first overall pick Thursday night in Cleveland. This year's NFL draft is like none other because teams weren't able to meet face-to-face with the pool of prospects outside the lucky few who got to play in the Senior Bowl after a season that was marked by opt outs and cancellations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Trevor Lawrence adding cryptocurrency to his playbook

Apr. 26, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73) blocks against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Guard ready for NFL draft eager to explain blood clot issue

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 19, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

QB remains atop Panthers' wish list entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:47 PM EST
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OT Taylor Moton (franchise tag), WR Curtis Samuel, RB Mike Davis, OT Russell Okung, G...

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Rams' Goff dislocates thumb, Jets' Gore has chest injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon Zylstra (16) is surround by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2020 07:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Panthers likely without McCaffrey, Burns vs. Washington

Dec. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are expected to be without running back Christian McCaffrey and top pass rusher Brian Burns for Sunday’s game against...

Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Mistakes around goal line costly to Panthers in loss

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2020 01:08 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos stops Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory

By Steve Megargee Dec. 19, 2020 11:33 PM EST

Panthers' McCaffrey, Okung inactive for game at Green Bay

Dec. 19, 2020 07:03 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers won't have 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey or offensive tackle Russell Okung...

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler scores past Carolina Panthers cornerback Rasul Douglas during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Rhule not ready to throw in towel on Bridgewater

By Steve Reed Dec. 14, 2020 03:47 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) walks off the field after being injured on a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Bridgewater expected to play vs. Vikings; McCaffrey unlikely

Nov. 27, 2020 02:18 PM EST

Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jamal Agnew during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Latest loss puts Lions coach Patricia back on hot seat

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 06:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 04:20 PM EST