Ikem Ekwonu is slated to GET PAID

[strato]

I think he has underperformed his draft position. Doesn’t mean he sucks but I haven’t seen what I hoped to see. I guess let’s put it that way. 
I don’t advocate adding LOT to the needs list. It is a tough one. 

Edited October 14, 2025 by strato

[hepcat]

Just sign him because he’s an absolute bulldozer in the run game and his pass protection is good enough not to get Bryce killed. With Moton probably leaving next year they’ll have some cap money to move to Icky 

[The Huddler]

1 hour ago, frankw said:

Most expensive OL in the league and only set to widen the gap. Time to produce!

back to back 200 yard rushing games with half our OL out i think we are seeing some results bro

[UnluckyforSome]

52 minutes ago, BEASTfromdaEAST said:

Where do you draw line top3 or top 5 money then?

I wish he goes for a "hometown" deal and doesn't try and reset market but it's going to be tough to argue not paying him BIG MONEY if he continues do be a stabilizing force on the left side of line.

DM got some tough decisions to make at the OT position coming up. 

 

Absolutely, and I would hope that someone smarter than me is making that ultimate decision.

He has been better than ok, despite the shortcomings. Top half of the league, top 20ish. The unfortunate trend is every off-season seems to feature the next highest-paid player at their position.

If I had to go on a hunch, we will pay him what he wants, because of everything that doesn't equate to his performance on the field. I don't think I would lose sleep over it, again it's not my money or choice, but he isn't worth that kind of deal.

[SmokinwithWilly]

35 minutes ago, hepcat said:

Just sign him because he’s an absolute bulldozer in the run game and his pass protection is good enough not to get Bryce killed. With Moton probably leaving next year they’ll have some cap money to move to Icky 

Moton isnt going anywhere. We just gave him a 2 year 44 million extension with 40m guaranteed. 

[CPF4LIFE]

Already have the highest paid o line by a significant margin and still gotta resign a young LT. Then gonna have to pay QB later who is gonna want more than everybody. Lmaooooo....panthers. 

[PanthersNCSU]

Even if you have an average LT...you bite the bullet and pay them and figure it out.

Because the other side of that coin is Byron Bell or trying to find a LT again for a few years. 

[Bear Hands]

His run blocking is making up for his negatives in pass blocking right now. 

He’ll still have pass blocking hiccups, but if they think he’s a critical part to the locker room and team construction, you probably re-sign him and try not to overpay.

[Jon Snow]

Pay the man.

[Car123]

If you have a good LT, you better pay him.

[shaqattaq]

THING I HAVE LEARNED FROM THE HUDDLE TODAY...

We need to trade Chuba, cut our pro-bowl RG, and let our young LT walk. I can't wait to read my 3rd thread!

[DeAngelo Beason]

This forum wrote the dude off completely after a couple games last year.  It was hilarious.  We have the most childish fanbase in existence.

[ForJimmy]

10 hours ago, BEASTfromdaEAST said:

Looking at Over the Cap it actually wouldn't be terrible cap wise POST-June1st trading him next year off-season.

I wouldn't but you never know 

Yeah he has a potential out after next year. It’s like a 10 million dead cap hit but you have over 47 million between the next two years. It was always a 3 year 67 million deal with that hit. He would need to still be playing at an elite level to justify keeping him years 4 and 5.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

We have the most expensive O Line due in large part to T-Mo. If we had a rookie RT or Christensen and didn't have a $30 or $40 mill cap hit at that spot it wouldn't be so bad. We will essentially be shifting T-Mos cap hit to Ickey with hopefully a rookie taking over that RT spot.