National Football League player Russell Okung shocked many in the sports world when he announced that he would receive half of his 2020 salary in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), marking a first for North American sports. Here’s a look back at the deal and how much Okung’s stake could be worth today. What Happened: Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Okung became the first athlete of the four North American major sports leagues to announce a portion of his salary would be paid in Bitcoin. Several other athletes followed suit. In 2019, Okung said that he wanted to be paid in Bitcoin and cited the corrupt …