It didn’t take very long for an NFL starting offensive tackle to find work. Former Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor has signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots that could be worth up to $8.35 million.
Okorafor was the Steelers third-round pick in 2018 out of Northwestern. He assumed the starting right tackle job in 2020 and was there for three full seasons. But midway through the 2023 season, Okorafor got benched in favor of Broderick Jones after Okorafor was overheard trashing the team on the sidelines during a game.