6 HOURS AGO • PANTHERS.COM
D.J. WONNUM #98 - LINEBACKER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
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D.J. Wonnum: 'We have to stop the run' "We get another opportunity next week, and we'll go back to the drawing board' the linebacker said.
D.J. Wonnum talks facing Cowboys offense Watch the Panthers linebacker speak to the media on Wednesday.
4 DAYS AGO • PANTHERS.COM
Limited Wednesday Wonnum (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wonnum played through his knee injury and served as one of the Panthers' top defensive playmakers in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 42 defensive snaps. It's likely that Wednesday's limited practice session is precautionary, but Wonnum's participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up in Week 15, when the Panthers host the Cowboys.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Gets sack in loss Wonnum recorded five tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 22-16 loss at Philadelphia.
Impact After missing the first nine games of the season while recovering from a quadriceps surgery, Wonnum has now posted sacks in three of the Panthers' last four contests. He'll be looking to keep up the heat in Week 15 versus the pass-heavy Cowboys.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Good to go against Eagles Wonnum (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Wonnum opened the week with consecutive limited practices due to a knee injury. He finished strong with a full practice Friday and has done enough to be cleared to play Sunday. In his three games since returning from the reserve/PUP list in early November, Wonnum has logged 14 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sideline Pass Ep. 12 with DJ Wonnum Get a front-row seat to Carolina Panthers football with Sideline Pass! This week Kristen and Sharon recap the Panthers week 13 loss to the B...
DECEMBER 4 • PANTHERS.COM
Nursing knee issue Wonnum (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Wonnum was also limited at practice the Wednesday before Carolina's tilt versus the Buccaneers in Week 13, but that was due to a hamstring injury, and his knee issue looks like it's separate. If he can't manage a full practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely go into the weekend with an injury designation.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Wonnum talks about facing Saquon Barkley Panthers linebacker D.J. Wonnum discusses the Carolina defense, and how they're already preparing for Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
DECEMBER 2 • PANTHERS.COM
D.J. Wonnum on his desire to bring energy to the defense Watch the Panthers outside linebacker speak to the media about the team's Week 13 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NOVEMBER 27 • PANTHERS.COM
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield looks to remain unbeaten against the Panthers, who cut him in 2022
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to go 4-0 in his career against his former team, the Carolina Panthers, on Sunday in NFC South matchupNOVEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with hamstring issue Wonnum (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Wonnum played through a quadriceps issue in the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the Chiefs, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 51 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he picked up a hamstring injury in the process. Wonnum's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether the first-year Panther can suit up for the Week 13 matchup against the Buccaneers.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Wonnum wants the defense to take advantage of more opportunities Watch the Panthers outside linebacker speak to the media following the team's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
NOVEMBER 25 • PANTHERS.COM
D.J. Wonnum burns Chiefs' left tackle en route to sack of Mahomes Carolina Panthers linebacker D.J. Wonnum burns Chiefs' left tackle en route to sack of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
NOVEMBER 24 • PANTHERS.COM
Good to go for Week 12 Wonnum (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Darin Gantt of Carolina's official site reports.
Impact Wonnum first appeared on the injury report when he logged a limited practice Thursday, but he was able to go through a full session Friday and will play Sunday. The fifth-year defender missed the first nine weeks of the campaign due to a quad injury, and the Panthers were on their bye in Week 11, so Sunday will mark Wonnum's second game of the campaign. In his first, which took place in Week 10 against the Giants, he tallied six tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble while playing 66 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 12 Wonnum (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wonnum made his season debut in Week 10 after spending the first nine weeks of the season recovering from a quad issue. He was limited in practice Thursday but was able to practice in full Friday and should be on the right side of the questionable tag against Kansas City. In his Week 10 debut, Wonnum logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble versus the Giants.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Unstoppable D. J. Wonnum: Driving Panthers Season Forward Carolina looks to build on recent momentum.
NOVEMBER 22 • SACBEE.COM
Notebook: Smith on Piñeiro's secret weapon, plus Wonnum's impact Tracy Smith reflects on Eddy Piñeiro's leading the league. Plus how DJ Wonnum impacts the defense and what Patrick Mahomes brings to the gam...
NOVEMBER 21 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers OLB D.J. Wonnum could be key piece in season's final strech It may have taken longer than expected, but D.J. Wonnum’s Panthers debut was mighty impressive.
NOVEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM
Gets sack in season debut Wonnum recorded six tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Giants.
Impact Wonnum was not fooled by an attempted flea flicker in the middle of the second quarter, turning the corner on Jermaine Eluemunor to get to Daniel Jones on third down and force a punt. The forced fumble was his first since back in 2022. He'll be looking to build on Sunday's momentum after Carolina's bye in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Post-Game One-on-One with D.J. Wonnum | Week 10 Watch Panthers reporter Kassidy Hill talk with outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum after his big defensive day in the team's 20-17 win over the N...
NOVEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM
D.J. Wonnum on his first game back from injury Watch the Panthers outside linebacker talk to the media after the team's 20-17 win over the New York Giants.
NOVEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM
Good to go Sunday Wonnum (quadricep) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants in Munich, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact He'll be suiting up for the first time this season in what will be his Panthers debut after he joined the team this offseason on a two-year, $12.5 million contract. Considering that Wonnum wasn't a full participant in practice at any point this week and is making his return from December 2023 surgery on his left quad, the Panthers could monitor his workload closely Sunday. The edge rusher tied his career high with eight sacks and recorded 62 tackles, six pass breakups and one fumble recovery over his 15 games for Minnesota in 2023.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from reserve/PUP list Carolina activated Wonnum (quadriceps) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Wonnum was a full practice participant all week while in the final stages of his recovery from a procedure on his left quadriceps that he underwent in December of 2023. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, but it appears the 2020 fourth-round pick will be able to suit up for that contest.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Panthers DL D.J. Wonnum expected make season debut vs. Giants Edge rusher D.J.Wonnum is expected to play for the first time in almost a year on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers face the New York Giants...
NOVEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Questionable for Week 10 Wonnum (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Wonnum is looking to make his season debut after spending the first nine weeks of the 2024 campaign on reserve/PUP. He got in a week of full practices ahead of Sunday's contest in Germany but also practiced in full all last week before being ruled out against the Saints. The Panthers will need to make a decision on Wonnum by Saturday afternoon.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
