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Russell Okung | Tackle

Team: Seattle Seahawks
Age / DOB:  (25) / 10/7/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 310
College: Oklahoma State
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Seahawks LT Russell Okung is working on his quickness, agility, and flexibility with MMA training this offseason.
"It really involves a lot of quick bursts," said Okung. "It’s the best way to try and kind of simulate line play, so I like it." Okung is one of the premier left tackles in the league, but he struggles a bit with speed rushers off the edge. He was whistled for 13 penalties in 2012, second-most among offensive tackles. Apr 11 - 5:32 PM
Source: Tacoma News Tribune

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Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

According to the coaches' grading scale, Seahawks LT Russell Okung has not allowed a sack this season.

Okung has also earned a high pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus despite facing the likes of DeMarcus Ware, Jared Allen, and Clay Matthews. The only thing holding Okung back from joining the league's elite blindside protectors is penalties. He's tied with Cowboys RT Doug Free for the league lead.
Source: Sporting News
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 06:54:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russel Okung (questionable, knee) returned to a full week of practice.

Okung will be active for Monday Night Football, and play a critical role in pass protection. Zach Miller (foot) was upgraded to probable after returning to practice Friday. Doug Baldwin (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable.
Source: Seattle Times
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 07:28:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (knee) is expected to be available for Week 3.

Okung's knee is merely bruised, but he wasn't strong enough to play in Week 2. Frank Omiyale filed in well on Russell Wilson's blindside.
Related: Frank Omiyale
Source: Seattle Times
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 09:00:00 AM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

CBS' Jason La Canfora reports Seahawks LT Russell Okung has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee.

It's excellent news for the Seahawks, as it means Russell Wilson's blindside protector has avoided ligament damage. Bone bruises can be extremely painful, but it's likely Okung will play through the injury against Dallas in Week 2. If Okung can't go, the Seahawks would be forced to turn to journeyman Frank Omiyale as they look to slow down DeMarcus Ware. We suspect Okung will play.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll clarified after Sunday's loss that LT Russell Okung suffered a left knee injury against the Cardinals.

The severity is unknown. Okung was originally believed to have injured his ankle, an area in which he's had many past injuries. The Seahawks need their left tackle healthy heading into a Week 2 matchup with DeMarcus Ware's Cowboys.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 08:45:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung was forced from Sunday's game at Arizona in the fourth quarter with an apparent ankle injury.

The injury appeared to be to Okung's left ankle, the same one that was badly sprained in the summer of 2011. Frank Omiyale has come on as his replacement with a minute left and the Seahawks down by four points.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 07:44:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung has "picked up right where he left off" before he suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle last December.

"I felt like the four weeks prior to his injury last year, we were seeing who he is," OL coach Cable said. "Thus far in camp, and one preseason game, he has done a fine job." The injury won't be a concern for Okung going forward.
Source: Seattle Times
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 02:04:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (pectoral surgery) is participating in voluntary offseason workouts.

It's a good sign for a player given a sixth-month timetable after December surgery for a torn right pectoral. Never injured as a four-year college starter, Okung has too often been on the shelf entering his third NFL season. The Seahawks will count on a big leap from Okung to turn their line into a formidable unit.
Source: Seattle Times
Fri, May 4, 2012 05:18:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks placed LT Russell Okung (pectoral) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Okung is expected to be sidelined for six months after tearing his right pectoral on a Trent Cole hip-toss late in last week's game. The Seattle O-Line has had little trouble opening holes for Marshawn Lynch despite losing the entire right side a couple weeks back. They'll be tested again with journeyman Paul McQuistan replacing Okung.
Source: John Boyle on Twitter
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 04:26:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Seahawks LT Russell Okung is done for the year after tearing his right pectoral in Thursday night's win over the Eagles.

He's facing six months of rehab. Okung will join RG John Moffitt and RT James Carpenter as Seattle's third starting offensive lineman to be lost for the season. Though Okung was still treading water in pass pro as a second-year starter, he'd developed into a dominant run-blocking left tackle of late. The Seahawks list journeyman G/T Paul McQuistan as their second-team left tackle. A seven-year vet, McQuistan has 18 career starts but just six since 2007.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 06:49:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung suffered a significant right pectoral injury in Thursday night's win over Philadelphia.

Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that the injury involved "extensive damage," indicating a torn pectoral muscle. If that's the case, Okung won't be playing football in the final four games. The team is conducting an MRI today.
Source: Liz Mathews on Twitter
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 03:21:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung left Thursday's game late in the fourth quarter with a right pectoral injury.

Coach Pete Carroll suggested the injury "doesn't look good," and believes Okung was the victim of a cheap shot on a hip-toss. The Seahawks can ill afford to lose Tarvaris Jackson's blindside protector. Pat McQuistan moved to left tackle for the game's final drive, with Lemuel Jean-Pierre coming on right tackle.
Source: ESPN.com
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 11:29:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Coach Pete Carroll confirmed that LT Russell Okung will be in the starting lineup when the Seahawks face the 49ers.

"He looks good, he’s ready to go," Carroll said. "... He practiced enough last week to let us know that he would be ready this week." A difference maker for Seattle's offense, Okung shut down Bears RE Julius Peppers twice last season. The Seahawks' offensive line questions now look to be the competition at right tackle and left guard Robert Gallery's sprained knee.
Source: Everett Herald
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 09:07:00 PM
Russell Okung - T - Seahawks

Seahawks LT Russell Okung participated in team drills Wednesday for the first time since suffering a high left ankle sprain on August 11.

The Everett Herald cautions that Okung is not at full speed yet, but he's making natural progressions after getting back into individual work just under two weeks ago. The Seahawks are targeting Week 1 for Okung to return fully.
Source: Everett Herald
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 08:09:00 PM

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