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The Carolina Panthers have picked up the 5th-year option for former NC State All-American Left Tackle Ikem Ekwonu. The Panthers drafted Ekwonu with the 6th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, signing him to a 4-year contract worth $27,568,052, with a 5th-year option.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Panthers to exercise LT Ikem Ekwonu’s fifth-year option

Ikem Ekwonu has served as the Panthers’ starting left tackle throughout his time in the NFL so far. That will continue for at least the next two years.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 29

Rare accolade for Carolina Panthers' first-rounder comes with an insult

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 24

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The Carolina Panthers have already struck a big contract extension this offseason, signing cornerback Jaycee Horn to a four-year, $100 million pact. Who could be next?

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Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

Panthers re-sign C Austin Corbett, TE Tommy Tremble

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Panthers Indicate CB Jaycee Horn & LT Ikem Ekwonu Are Priorities To Retain

In his end-of-season press conference, Panthers GM Dan Morgan spoke highly about the future of CB Jaycee Horn and LT Ikem Ekwonu as two of the core pieces they hope to retain. Horn is entering the final year of his rookie contract on the fifth-year option and Morgan said signing him long-term is going to be a priority, per Darin Gantt.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 6

What Ickey Ekwonu said about the development of Panthers QB Bryce Young

Bryce Young has risen from the ashes and developed into a promising quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. After investing so much to get him in 2023 and then investing a lot to make his life easier in 2024, he finally rewarded that with excellent play to close out the 2024 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 3

What Ickey Ekwonu said about his fifth-year option with the Panthers

Ickey Ekwonu is in his fourth season with the Carolina Panthers. He was a first-round pick, which means his rookie contract will conclude this year unless the Panthers pick up his fifth-year option.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 16

Panthers Week 15 PFF Grades: Jadeveon Clowney, Bryce Young, and Ikem Ekwonu stand out against Cowboys

The Carolina Panthers had an abysmal day on Sunday. Most individual players played poorly, and the team laid an egg in a game it was expected to win. The banged-up 5-8 Dallas Cowboys played like Super Bowl contenders against Carolina, and the PFF grades showcase the worst offenders.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 18

Panthers injuries: Jonathon Brooks, Ikem Ekwonu, Miles Sanders, Adam Thielen updates

The bye week has allowed the Carolina Panthers to get some much-needed rest and return to their 2024 regular season schedule a little bit healthier. While

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

ex-Panthers OT Russell Okung claims victory lap over getting paid in Bitcoin

The Carolina Panthers have gone through a lot of left tackles since the retirement of Jordan Gross. They hope to have finally landed on a frachise option with Ikem Ekwonu, and he's showing signs of progress in Year 3, but the jury is still out.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 8

Panthers injuries: Adam Thielen, Ikem Ekwonu status announced for Week 10

The Carolina Panthers have several key players on injury watch for this weekend's matchup in Germany. The Panthers are rolling after a huge comeback win, but the health of key players will determine how well they can keep things going against the New York Giants.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / November 7

Panthers' Adam Thielen, Ikem Ekwonu held out from practice again on Thursday

The Carolina Panthers were still without two notable names on offense this afternoon. Wide receiver Adam Thielen and left tackle Ikem Ekwonu were both held out of practice for the second straight outing.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / November 6

Panthers hold out 9 players from Wednesday's practice

The Carolina Panthers listed nine players as non-participants from Wednesday’s practice. Headlining the group, which included six players with “rest” designations, was left tackle Ikem Ekwonu—who missed the first game of his NFL career in Week 9 due to an ankle injury.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Panthers injuries: Adam Thielen, Ikem Ekwonu, Jonathon Brooks updates for Week 9

The Carolina Panthers are preparing for their rematch with the New Orleans Saints, who blew them out by 37 points in their 2024 season opener. If things are going to go differently this time, they'll obviously need Bryce Young and a few other key players to perform a lot better than they did Week 1.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Panthers’ Ikem Ekwonu Pushing 2023 Aside, Displaying Leadership Potential

Carolina Panthers tackle Ikem Ekwonu witnessed Buffalo Bills cornerback Te’Cory Couch taking liberties with exposed wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, slamming

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / June 15

National outlet names the 2024 season exactly what it truly is for one Panthers first-round pick

Ikem Ekwonu had a rough 2023 season. The starting offensive tackle was responsible for numerous sacks, making starting quarterback Bryce Young's life harder than it had to be. As a result, Pro Football Focus labeled Ekwonu as one of 10 players with a lot to prove heading into the 2024 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / February 12, 2024

Three Super Bowl Free Agents the Carolina Panthers Should Target

The Carolina Panthers should assess free agents playing in Super Bowl 58 as they look ahead to 2024. After a 2 and 15 season, all focus should be on fixing the offense.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16, 2024

Ekwonu Believes He Can Still Play Left Tackle at an 'Elite Level' in the NFL

Outside of the quarterback, the left tackle may be the most important position on an NFL roster. You have to be able to protect the blindside of your quarterback and not get beat off the edge time and time again.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 1, 2024

Does Moving Ikem Ekwonu Inside Make Sense?

It hasn't been all bad, but the pass protection woes of second-year left tackle Ikem Ekwonu have become a major concern for the Carolina Panthers in recent weeks.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2022

Panthers select OT Ikem Ekwonu with No. 6 pick in draft

Panthers select OT Ikem Ekwonu with the No. 6 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft

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