Get to know new left tackle Russell Okung

[Sir Purr]

Last year, Okung became one of the first NFL players to request to be paid in Bitcoin, a form of digital cryptocurrency. Ultimately, Okung's request wasn't granted, but he has positioned himself at the forefront of the movement among professional athletes.


While the league may not be paying him digitally, Okung has remained committed to Bitcoin. The left tackle often tweets about the cryptocurrency and even positioned the Bitcoin logo on his locker with the Chargers so it would be visible during his postgame and practice interviews.