Determined to improve the offensive line, the Los Angeles Chargers signed veteran left tackle Russell Okung to a four-year contract on Friday.
"Russell has been a productive and efficient tackle in this league for a very long time," Head Coach Anthony Lynn said. "He is an athletic tackle who will bring leadership to our team. We see him being a cornerstone on our offensive line for years to come, and we're thrilled to add him to the Chargers."
A former Pro Bowl standout and Super Bowl champion, Okung played his first six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks before suiting up for the Denver Broncos in 2016. He's started all 100 career games at left tackle, including 12 in the postseason.
Okung established himself as a reliable left tackle from the moment the Seahawks selected him in the first round (sixth overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He allowed the second fewest sacks (20) in the NFL among linemen with at least 70 starts during his tenure in Seattle.
The 6-5, 310-pound tackle is also known for his run blocking. Over his first five seasons, the Seahawks boasted the NFL's second-ranked rushing attack, averaging 135.2 yards per game. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2012 after helping Marshawn Lynch run for a career-high 1,590 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Okung anchored an offensive line that guided the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, including a 43-8 victory over the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. Ironically, the 29-year old joined Denver last season.
The Los Angleles Chargers signed free agent OT Russell Okung to a four-year deal. Take a look at photos from his NFL career thus far.
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Russell Okung (73) blocks during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver, Co. The Broncos won the game, 34-20. (Greg Trott via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung runs to the sidelines in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 33-10. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
San Diego Chargers Brandon Mebane (92) and Denver Broncos Russell Okung (73) greet one another in a time out during the second quarter in the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca October 13, 2016. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) sets into position during a NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 27-19. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung plays against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) gets set in a two point stance during the 2016 NFL week 14 regular season football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 13-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) and offensive guard Max Garcia (76) block Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016 in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City won 33-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) sets to block against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung breaks down the huddle before the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 in Seattle. Seattle won 30-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) looks up from the field during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 30-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) lines up in position during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 in Seattle. Seattle won 30-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) rushes around a block by Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) during the NFL week 5 regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 in Landover, Md. The Seahawks won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) exhales in the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) lines up in position during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seattle won 24-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 in Seattle. The Broncos won, 22-20. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung (76) celebrates by making a an angel on the field in the graffiti after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43-8. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Seattle Seahawksoffensive lineman Russell Okung (76) battles during an NFL football game against Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle, Wa. The Seahawks won the game, 36-16. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
