Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung is looking to make a difference for NFL players both on and off the field. Already a dominant force along the offensive front, the Chargers offensive lineman is now lobbying to potentially become the next president of the NFL Players' Association (NFLPA).
“Are we in an equitable agreement with management?” Okung recently told Ken Belson of the New York Times. “Right now, the answer is no. This will take as long as it needs to.”
Perhaps most notably, Okung is not in favor of lengthening the league's 16-game regular-season schedule, which some have asked for over the years.
“I expect more, and I’m not willing to be bashful about saying that,” Okung added, via The New York Times. “I’ve made it really clear we need to exhaust every single opportunity we have in order to put our players in a better situation to take care of themselves, their families and to protect the future of this game.”
The 31-year-old Okung has become an NFL staple over the years en route to becoming one of the more well-known offensive tackles in the league. Originally selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 10 overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State, Okung went on to spend five seasons in the Pacific Northwest before suiting up for the Denver Broncos and Chargers since 2016-17.
It is also worth noting that the NFL Players' Association will officially select a new president in March.
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