US EditionDetroit Lions host ex-Vikings, Panthers edge defender on free-agent visit
D.J. Wonnum signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million to provide veteran edge-rusher depth opposite Aidan Hutchinson, addressing Detroit's thin pass-rush roster.
- On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions signed free-agent edge defender D.J. Wonnum to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million, addressing critical pass-rushing depth after visiting the team's Allen Park Performance Center.
- The Lions sought defensive end help after Al-Quadin Muhammad departed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the team released Joshua Paschal last week; Wonnum recently finished two seasons with the Carolina Panthers.
- Standing 6 feet 5 and 258 pounds, Wonnum has recorded 30 sacks over his six-year NFL career, including 42 tackles and three sacks across 16 games for Carolina last season.
- Joining a rotation featuring Aidan Hutchinson, Tyler Lacy, and Ahmed Hassanein, Wonnum brings significant starting experience to compete for snaps opposite Hutchinson at the edge position.
- Detroit may still pursue additional pass-rushing talent during April's NFL Draft to fortify a position group that has faced recurring injury challenges throughout the roster.
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Lions add edge rusher D.J. Wonnum
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent edge rusher D.J. Wonnum, the team announced Wednesday.
Detroit Lions sign free agent OLB D.J. Wonnum, finally addressing need at edge rusher
The Detroit Lions have finally addressed their need for an additional pass-rusher in free agency. Veteran outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum has been inked to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, according to multiple reports.
Lions Sign Recent Vikings Breakout Pass-Rusher to Multiyear Deal: Report
The Detroit Lions finally made a move to round out their incomplete pass-rush unit and inked a recent breakout player from the Minnesota Vikings to do it.Minnesota selected outside linebacker DJ Wonnum in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft and watched him develop into a quality starter across a four-year run with the team. Wonnum tallied eight sacks in both 2021 and 2023, playing in 32 of 34 regular-season games across those two campaigns an…
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