IKEM EKWONU NEWS

Happy Half Hour Episode 158: Fait Accompli Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy take you behind the scenes of the Adam Thielen trade, discuss a few of the roster cuts, prov...

AUGUST 28 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu had appendectomy, Week 1 status in jeopardy Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu had an appendectomy last weekend and is in jeopardy of missing the season opener at Jacksonville.H...

AUGUST 28 • THESTATE.COM

Status for Week 1 uncertain Ekwonu is in jeopardy of missing the Carolina's Week 1 matchup against Jacksonville after undergoing an emergency appendectomy this past Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' offici...

Impact Ekwonu experienced abdominal pain over the weekend, and he was taken to hospital for an appendectomy after being examined by the Panthers' medical staff. Yosh Nijman would be the top candidate to start at left left tackle if Ekwonu can't play, though there's optimism that the latter will have enough time to fully recover from the procedure.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rashawn Slater's monster contract puts Panthers on the clock with Ikem Ekwonu The bar has been raised.

JULY 28 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers insider sets steep Ikem Ekwonu extension price despite rocky NFL ride An Ikem Ekwonu extension could still arrive this offseason.

JULY 21 • CATCRAVE.COM

Gets commitment from Carolina Ekwonu had his fifth-year option picked up by the Panthers on Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick has started all 49 games he's played in across three pro seasons. Ekwonu suited up for all 17 regular-season games in 2022 and '23 but missed two with an ankle injury in 2024. He appears likely to retain his starting left tackle role in 2025.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ikem Ekwonu on his fifth-year option Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu discusses his fifth-year option, returning the O-line unit and staying in Carolina.

MAY 2 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu recaps the year he's been waiting for Since he was drafted in the first round in 2022, the man they call Ickey has been waiting to play with an offensive line like this one. It h...

JANUARY 8 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu: 'We have to be better up front' Watch the Panthers offensive tackle speak to the media after Sunday's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Ready for Week 12 Ekwonu (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Ekwonu missed each of the Panthers' last two games due to an ankle injury, but he was able to practice in full Friday, suggesting that he's moved past the issue. Now that the 2022 first-round pick has returned to full health, he's expected to protect Bryce Young's blindside in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ikem Ekwonu on Panthers offensive line play Watch the offensive tackle speak to the media as the Panthers return to work after the Bye Week.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Will miss Week 10 The Panthers ruled out Ekwonu (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Ekwonu didn't practice at all this week leading up to Sunday's contest in Germany and will miss his second straight game after being injured late in Week 8 against Denver. Cade Mays is expected to make another start at guard with Brady Christensen kicking over to left tackle.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 9 Ekwonu (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup against New Orleans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Ekwonu injured his ankle in last Sunday's matchup against Denver. He wasn't able to practice at all this week, which will result in his absence versus the Saints on Sunday. Brady Christensen is expected to start at left tackle in Ekwonu's stead, per Joe Person of The Athletic.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ikem Ekwonu speaks to the media about making sure the little things are 'up to standard' Watch the Panthers offensive tackle speak to the media in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu: 'I feel like we're building our chemistry' Watch the Panthers offensive tackle speak to the media after the team's Week 4 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu on moving on from loss: 'We got to keep the season fresh' Watch the Panthers offensive tackle speak to the media as the team heads to Week 2 of the 2024 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu reflects on his development in Year 3 Ekwonu spoke about a change in perspective on his body of work as a player.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Notebook: Ikem Ekwonu hoping to add "dominant" to offensive line narrative With an early emphasis on the run game, the offensive line could be playing into the strengths of the personnel. Plus more from Wednesday's...

AUGUST 21, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu Presser | August 21, 2024 Ikem Ekwonu meets with the press following Wednesday's practice.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu out to put 'humbling' second season behind him: 'It was a tough year' The Panthers are counting on former first-round pick Ikem Ekwonu to improve on early-career struggles as a pass protector. Ekwonu admitted h...

MAY 30, 2024 • NFL.COM

After "humbling" second season, Ikem Ekwonu ready to take advantage of a new offense The Panthers left tackle has spent the offseason watching and admitting all the places he can grow in his game, and thinks a new system acce...

MAY 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Ikem Ekwonu talks excitement for offensive line Ekwonu addressed the new additions in the O-line room and growing as a unit.

MAY 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Dan Morgan: Ikem Ekwonu to Stay at Left Tackle The former first-round pick will not be changing positions.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'A humbling year': Ekwonu acknowledges letdown season as Panthers OL leaks sacks in droves The Panthers have given up the third-most sacks in the NFL. With QB Bryce Young trying to overcome the mounting pressure, LT Ikem Ekwonu wan...

JANUARY 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Does Moving Ikem Ekwonu Inside Make Sense? The former first-round pick has had a tough season.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM