Russell Okung, NFL and Bitcoin

Retired NFL lineman Russell Okung waited 4 years to dunk on his Bitcoin haters
Almost exactly four years ago, then-Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung took half of his $13 million salary for the 2020 season and had his employer deposit the money into a crypto product from Zap called “Strike” which purchased Bitcoin with the funds.
Russell Okung’s New Football League Wants Players to be Paid in Bitcoin
The Bitball league will let players earn in Bitcoin, aiming to cut out middlemen and create lasting wealth for athletes, Okung told Decrypt.
Ex-NFL player Russell Okung’s incredible $6.5 million bitcoin gamble pays off
The former offensive tackle was the first NFL player ever to be paid in bitcoin back in 2020. See what his money is worth today.
Russell Okung's $6.5M Bitcoin Salary in 2020 Panthers Contract Now Worth $20M
Russell Okung's bet on Bitcoin four years ago when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers is paying off handsomely. Per Amit Kumar Jha of
Former NFL 2X Pro Bowler Russell Okung Has A Message For The Haters Who Doubted Him After He Gambled His $6.5-Million Salary On Bitcoin
Former offensive tackle Russell Okung says he had many naysayers wh othought he was crazy for putting millions into Bitcoin.
Ex-Carolina Panthers Player Russell Okung’s 2020 Bitcoin Paycheck Could Now Be Worth $21 Million
If retired Carolina Panthers player Russell Okung held onto the 240 Bitcoin purchased in lieu of half of his 2020 salary until today, he would be sitting on over $20.9 million. If.
Panthers Player Who Got Contract Paid in Bitcoin is Now Worth Millions
Everyone who invested in Bitcoin and stayed patient is now starting to reap those benefits. The famous cryptocurrency has been skyrocketing in recent days to a value of $88,299.70, according to coinmarketcap.
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ex-Panthers OT Russell Okung claims victory lap over getting paid in Bitcoin
Another blindside starter that didn't work out was Russell Okung, who played seven games in 2020 and then retired. While ...
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Former NFL player's genius decision has earned him a fortune... and here's how
Former NFL offensive lineman Russell Okung made a big risk when he put in a special request for how his salary should be ...
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NFL Player Mocked For Taking Salary In Bitcoin: Russell Okung May Have The Last Laugh As BTC Soars
Once viewed as a joke to skeptics and members of the media, Okung could be having the last laugh, with his Bitcoin salary received from the NFL soaring in value in the past year. Many Bitcoin ...
Odell Beckham Jr. on Taking Rams Salary in Bitcoin: 'Who Said It Was Dumb Again?'
The 32-year-old's contract had a base salary of $750,000, including a $500,000 signing bonus and three million in incentives ...
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Former NFL star Russell Okung turns $6.5M salary into $20M with bold Bitcoin bet amid crypto surge
NFL players are embracing cryptocurrency. Russell Okung, a former player, made history by receiving part of his salary in Bitcoin. His investment tripled in value. Inspired by Okung, Tom Brady ...