Russell Okung weight loss: Ex-Broncos star shares insane body transformation after two years out of NFL

Two years after he was last seen on an NFL field, Russell Okung has changed dramatically.

NFL reporter Ari Meirov recently posted this update on his Twitter account, showing the former offensive tackle's body transformation:

Okung himself described the weight loss with one word:

"Reborn"

Fans, fellow players, and others were amazed and impressed with his weight loss:

While Okung may be too lean and too old to play football nowadays, he could always take up a sportscasting job. But no matter what he does next, it is still refreshing to see him back in the public eye.

How long did Russell Okung play in the NFL?

Russell Okung was an underrated member of the Seattle Seahawks

Many associate the Seattle Seahawks' 2010s success with quarterback Russell Wilson, running back Marshawn Lynch and the Legion of Boom secondary led by cornerback Richard Sherman. However, Russell Okung deserves his share of the credit as well.

Drafted sixth overall in 2010, Oking initially struggled with injuries but broke out in his third season. For the first time in his career, he did not miss consecutive games and established himself as one of the league's best tackles, protecting Wilson and opening up running lanes for Lynch.

With the Seahawks, Okung won Super Bowl XLVIII and was named to a Pro Bowl. He also played for the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers (where he made a second Pro Bowl), and Carolina Panthers.

How much did Russell Okung earn in NFL?

As a Panther, Russell Oking memorably requested to be paid in bitcoin

According to Spotrac, Russell Okung has earned $108,873,265 in the NFL. His first contract was massive - $48 million for six years, with $29 million guaranteed.

At the conclusion of that contract, he joined the Broncos for just one year on a $5 million deal. The team had the option to extend it for four years for $48 million but declined to do so. Hence, he moved to the Chargers for four years on a $53 million deal. Ahead of the 2020 season, he was traded to the Panthers, where he most notably requested to be paid in bitcoin.