D.J. WONNUM NEWS

Can't-Miss Play: Big-man TD! D.J. Wonnum scores 51-yard TD after Harrison Smith's strip of Young Minnesota Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum scores 51-yard TD after safety Harrison Smith's strip of Bryce Young as the big man scoops up the b...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NFL.COM

Smaller role in 2022 Wonnum totaled 38 tackles, including four sacks, while playing 16 games during the 2022 regular season.

Impact Wonnum took a step back in both playing time and production following his career-best campaign in 2021. The third-year linebacker shifted into a rotational role behind Minnesota's top pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith. Wonnum still played at least 43 percent of defensive snaps in every game outside of the 2022 season opener, though he totaled just one-half sack over the final 10 contests, including the Vikings' wild-card loss to the Giants. Wonnum will look to post a more productive campaign during the final season of his rookie contract in 2023.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound: LB D.J. Wonnum LB D.J. Wonnum addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Monday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Not on injury report Wonnun (illness) was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday.

Impact After missing Week 6's game due to an unspecified illness, Wonnum had a bye to recover further. The 24-year-old linebacker has totaled 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble through his five games with the Vikings this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Miami Wonnum (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Dolphins.

Impact Wonnum will miss his first game action this season with an unspecified illness. Until he's ready to play again, Minnesota will probably lean a bit more heavily on two-time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith to chase the quarterback.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings downgrade OLB D.J. Wonnum to out for Sunday, elevate TE Jacob Hollister Wonnum missed practices on Thursday and Friday and had been listed as questionable.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings' D.J. Wonnum questionable with illness; Teddy Bridgewater nears return for Miami Other than Wonnum, the only other Vikings player with an injury designation is running back Alexander Mattison, who is expected to play desp...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Labeled questionable for Sunday Wonnum (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Wonnum landed on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness and remained sidelined during Friday's practice. He'll have one more full day to clear the aliment and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Final Vikings-Dolphins Injury Report: D.J. Wonnum, Alexander Mattison Questionable Wonnum is dealing with an illness and his status remains unclear heading into Sunday’s game.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Doesn't practice with illness Wonnum (illness) was listed as a DNP on the Vikings' injury report Thursday.

Impact Wonnum did not appear on Wednesday's practice report, but his availability for Week 6 is up in the air after coming down with an unspecified illness. The third-year defensive end has recorded 14 tackles and 2.5 sacks while playing in a reserve behind Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith for much of the season. Wonnum will have one more practice to improve his status before Sunday's game against the Dolphins, or else Patrick Jones and Luiji Vilain may see their first defensive action of the season.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Wonnum barges through Eagles' protection for third-down sack of Jalen Hurts Minnesota Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum barges through the Philadelphia Eagles' protection for a third-down sack of quarterback Jalen Hurts...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

NFC North Roundtable: D.J. Wonnum and One Player Who Will Disappoint on Each Team We picked one player on each NFC North team who will disappoint in 2022.

JULY 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Vikings continue defensive shuffle by adding LB Jordan Hicks

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $12 million contract with linebacker Jordan Hicks

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows improvement in 2021 Wonnum tallied 47 tackles (29 solo), eight sacks, a forced fumble and four pass defenses in 2021.

Impact Wonnum failed to top three tackles in any of his first seven appearances of the season, but he finished the year on a strong note with 20 tackles (15 solo), five sacks and a pass defense across the final four games. The 2020 fourth-rounder will attempt to build on his production during his third NFL season in 2022.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Minnesota Vikings comeback to beat the Chicago Bears 31-17

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Bears, Vikings, 'a game in the NFL is never meaningless'

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings wrap up the season with no stakes for the playoffs

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty

The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears to finish the season

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight games to improve to 10-4 and match Arizona for the NFC West lead

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

The Minnesota Vikings are hard to figure out this year

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles up sack total in win Wonnum tallied eight tackles -- including a career-high three sacks -- to go with a forced fumble Monday in the Vikings' 17-9 win over the Bears.

Impact Wonnum doubled up his season sack total in the Week 15 win and has now gotten to the quarterback five times in the last four games while also batting down three passes. He's done his part to help lead Minnesota's pass-rushing effort after Danielle Hunter (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve in early November.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9

Kirk Cousins threw for two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purple Pups Featuring D.J. Wonnum & Simba Watch this edition of Purple Pups that feature Vikings DE D.J. Wonnum and his American pit bull terrier, Simba.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Purple Pups: D.J. Wonnum & Simba View photos of Vikings DE D.J. Wonnum and his American pit bull terrier, Simba, in this edition of Purple Pups.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings, 49ers head into meeting on upswings in NFC

The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers found themselves in similar predicaments a few weeks ago after seasons that began with high hopes saw both teams struggling at the mid...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS