Detroit Lions DE Fined After Cardinals Game

Detroit Lions defensive end DJ Wonnum finds himself lighter in the wallet, after he was fined for a hip drop tackle against the Arizona Cardinals.

He was docked $12,611 for the infraction early in the second quarter. If he incurs two more fines of the same variety, he would be subjected to a one-game suspension.

Dan Campbell indicated earlier this week the coaching staff has noticed just how much Wonnum has fit in throughout his first campaign in Motown.

"We notice him in this building. We know exactly what he is, and he’s playing at a high level. I thought he really bounced back from last week in Carolina and played really well in the run and certainly the pass game. He’s creating issues opposite of Hutch," said Campbell. "And man, he keeps doing that, with the firepower we have on that D-line, and you become very dangerous."

Detroit's defense was stifling all afternoon, causing Cardinals tight end Trey McBride to be frustrated.

Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was praised by the Cardinals for his defensive strategy, which did not allow the Cardinal's offensive weapons to create many explosive plays.

Brissett expressed to local reporters this week he could not force the football into tight windows, due to the Lions bracketing and double-teaming McBride and wideout Michael Wilson.