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Ikem Ekwonu ranks among NFL's most penalized players since 2021

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Ikem Ekwonu ranks among NFL's most penalized players since 2021
Summary

Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu has been flagged for the fifth-most penalties in the NFL since 2021. Despite only entering the league in 2022, Ekwonu has accumulated 45 penalties, primarily for false starts and holds. His future with the Panthers is uncertain due to a patellar tendon injury and the addition of Monroe Freeling, a first-round pick. Ekwonu's return this season is still in doubt, and Rasheed Walker is expected to start in his absence.

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  • •Ikem Ekwonu has 45 penalties since joining the NFL in 2022.
  • •Most penalties are for false starts and holds.
  • •Ekwonu's season is uncertain due to a major injury.
  • •Monroe Freeling was drafted to bolster the offensive line.
  • •Rasheed Walker is projected to start at left tackle.
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  • 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers 1st-round pick among NFL's most penalized players since 2021
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A Panthers lineman is among the most penalized players in the NFL since 2021.

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