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Panthers Sign Rookie Offensive Tackle Ikem Ekwonu

Panthers Sign Ikem Ekwonu

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers announced that they agreed to terms with rookie offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu.

Carolina drafted Ekwonu with the sixth pick of the 2022 NFL draft. Ekwonu has inked a four-year deal with the Panthers, worth $27.56 million with a signing bonus of $17.22 million.

At just 21 years old, Ekwonu previously played college ball for the North Carolina State Wolfpack and started 31 games over three seasons. Ekwonu earned a reputation as a versatile offensive lineman with killer footwork and a nasty demeanour.

According to Pro Football Focus, in 2021, Ekwonu allowed just three sacks on 476 pass protection snaps. Ekwonu’s outstanding play for the Wolfpack earned the offensive lineman first-team All-ACC honours.

Who Ekwonu will be protecting in Carolina remains a question. The team has expressed interest in moving on from quarterback Sam Darnold, though they have yet to deal for his successor under centre.

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A lifelong fan of the MLB, NBA, NFL, NCAA, and volleyball, Nathan began working as a sportswriter in 2022. He also enjoys writing poetry and has had work featured in several publications, including UpChat, Infection House, Headline, and Fleas on the Dog.
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A lifelong fan of the MLB, NBA, NFL, NCAA, and volleyball, Nathan began working as a sportswriter in 2022. He also enjoys writing poetry and has had work featured in several publications, including UpChat, Infection House, Headline, and Fleas on the Dog.

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