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Panthers Reach Deal With Top Pick, Offensive Lineman Ickey Ekwonu

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By Matt Audilet The Carolina Panthers have locked in their first pick of the 2022 draft on a rookie deal. On Tuesday, the organization reached a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract with No. 6 overall pick Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu. The NC State offensive tackle will head to Charlotte on a deal worth $27.56 million. The contract also includes a fifth-year option and a $17.2 million signing bonus. Ekwonu was the first offensive lineman to come off the board in this year’s draft. Just after the Panthers selected him at No. 6, Alabama’s Evan Neal was picked up by the New York Giants (No. 7) and Mississ…

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