Russell Okung undergoing shoulder surgery
Published 12:24 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Tackle Russell Okung suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Seahawks’ season-ending 31-24 loss to Carolina in the divisional playoffs. The two-time Pro Bowler is now an unrestricted free agent.
Jason La Canfora of CBSsports.com sent out the following tweets updating Okung’s situation:
Pending free agent tackle Russell Okung emailed all NFL teams today updating his status. Impending FA is representing himself…
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 27, 2016
Okung told teams he will have surgery to repair his dislocated left shoulder soon and should be cleared to return fully in 5 months…
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 27, 2016
Okung said specialist Dr. Robin West will perform surgery and expects to be back in June. Expressed desire to talk to interested teams ASAP
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 27, 2016
