Check out the best photos of Russell Okung during the 2017 season.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Chargers won 27-22.
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) blocks Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tyrone Crawford (98) during a week 12 NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. Los Angeles won 28-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The Chiefs won 24-10.
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during a week 12 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. Los Angeles won 28-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Chargers won 27-22.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Chargers won 27-22.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Jaguars won 20-17.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tyrone Crawford (98) faces off against Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
Denver Broncos vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. The Chargers won 21-0.
Cleveland Browns vs. the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Chargers won 19-10.
Cleveland Browns vs. the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Chargers won 19-10.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. The Broncos won 24-21.
Denver Broncos vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. The Chargers won 21-0.
Cleveland Browns vs. the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Chargers won 19-10.
Washington Redskins vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. The Chargers won 30-13.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. The Chiefs won 30-13.
Denver Broncos vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. The Chargers won 21-0.
It's been five seasons, but Russell Okung is heading back to the Pro Bowl.
It was announced on Monday that Okung will head to Orlando as he is replacing the Raiders' Donald Penn who cannot participate due to injury.
"It's such an honor to play in the Pro Bowl and continue to do what I love to do," Okung said. "I look forward to joining my fellow Chargers teammates in playing against some of the best players in the league."
Okung's last Pro Bowl appearance came in 2013 after helping the Seahawks go 11-5 in the 2012 season and reach the Divisional Round of the playoffs. He'll join Keenan Allen, Casey Hayward and Melvin Ingram in Orlando for Sunday's game.
In his first season with the Chargers, Okung brought a veteran presence to the offensive line. He helped bolster a unit that allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL (18). His two sacks allowed (according to STATS LLC) equaled the best single-season effort of his career in which he played 10 or more games.
Additionally, Okung aided Melvin Gordon to rush for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, the Chargers ended up with the league's top-ranked passing offense and Philip Rivers had one of his best seasons as a pro.
"I thought Russell Okung did a really solid job for us at left tackle," General Manager Tom Telesco said. "He was a rock for us there; a team leader. He protected Philip's blind side and was just really reliable for us."
