Twitter reacts to Chargers trading Russell Okung for Trai Turner

The Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers made a move out of left field on Wednesday, swapping offensive linemen.

The Chargers are acquiring five-time Pro Bowler Trai Turner for offensive tackle Russell Okung.

Like always when a trade is announced, it shook up social media.

Let’s take a look at how Twitter reacted to the trade:

🌴✈️🌴 https://t.co/eTHw3dXIFM

— Trai Turner (@trai_turner) March 4, 2020

Isn’t Okung ready to retire soon? I’m so confused https://t.co/wIwsZWyZDh

— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) March 4, 2020

You want to know the rare case when Left Tackles arent as much of a positional concern for a franchise?

When your QB is left handed….. pic.twitter.com/dLTSSmUzv9

— Jesse Reeves (@JesseReevesFF) March 4, 2020

A 32-year-old tackle who missed 10 games with a groin injury …. and a heart problem

— Steven Ruiz (a lifelong DC Defenders fan) (@theStevenRuiz) March 4, 2020

So if we can stop the spin, these are reasons why the deal might've happened

1. Panthers swap a two-year salary for a one-year salary (although the dead cap wasn't huge for Turner in 2021)
2. Panthers new OL coach pulled for Okung acquisition
3. Turner might want a new deal

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 4, 2020

Me hearing the Panthers got Russell Okung vs me hearing they had to give up Trai Turner pic.twitter.com/RqqrPZiaVG

— Anthony Amico (@amicsta) March 4, 2020

@RussellOkung as a fan…thank you for what you brought to the Chargers organization. Can’t even begin to imagine what last season must have felt like but appreciate you and it was a pleasure to watch you play the game of football for the bolts.

— Derek “Dizzy” Huerta 🏈⚡️🎮 (@dizzy_huerta) March 4, 2020

Chargers fleecing the Panthers for Trai Turner???? pic.twitter.com/WfMyIT3l2T

— MOOKIEWOOD/Draft Simmons ⚡️ (@AyyoZack) March 4, 2020

Woah, I guess this is why we call it a business. Just keep being you brotha.
Luv #Prez @trai_turner

— Jamal Adams (@Prez) March 4, 2020

My dogg @trai_turner though!?! Boy boy boy I tell you!! The NFL crazy!!

— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) March 4, 2020

Good Lord look at RG #70 Trai Turner. That's Aaron Donald who he's blocking in pass pro! pic.twitter.com/MMl7GneVSr

— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) March 4, 2020

imagine trading Trai Turner, a 5 time pro bowler emerging his prime for an aging lineman that’s not as good pic.twitter.com/IolPnPapeb

— FURKAN FOR 3 (@extendosleftnut) March 4, 2020

You’d be blind to not believe the Russell Okung for Trai Turner swap Isn’t a precursor to Cam Newton being dealt to the #Chargers…

— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) March 4, 2020