D.J. Wonnum: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

The Carolina Panthers had a glaring need at edge rusher a year ago. Today, that need still exists, and it could be a little bit worse. Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen are promising rookies, but they're rookies who weren't first-round picks and have yet to really play a ton of snaps.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Panthers Officially Rule Out Four Players From Week 4

The Carolina Panthers officially ruled out DE Patrick Jones II (hamstring), DL D.J. Wonnum (hip), TE Ja’Tavion Sanders (ankle), and WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) from Week 4 against the Patriots. Legette, 24, was a four-year starter at South Carolina and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2023.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

ESPN names under-the-radar vet x-factor for Panthers in 2025 NFL season

The Carolina Panthers’ defense was nothing short of horrific in 2024. One of its biggest issues was also a problem the previous season. In 2023, the club finished dead last in the league with 27 sacks.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to average at least 230 passing yards-per-game for their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL quarterback rushing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-receiving yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 6

Panthers edge rusher expected to take backseat to rookies in 2025

The Carolina Panthers have two veteran edge rushers on the roster after cutting Jadeveon Clowney. Ironically, they're both former breakout Minnesota Vikings players who have had major injury question marks in the last year or two.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 25

NFL.com points to Carolina Panthers vet as being in danger of losing starting job

There's no arguing the point. Regardless of the circumstances and the context, the Carolina Panthers had an atrocious defense last season. However, it is still important to keep in mind exactly how they became the worst scoring defense in league history.

Prairie View Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25

DL Derrick Brown receives full clearance

In May, Derrick Brown expressed a desire to be back at full strength by the start of the regular season. The Panthers Pro Bowler has indeed been cleared well before that point.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 24

Panthers surprisingly linked to former Super Bowl champion on cut watch

The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason with a massive need at edge rusher, perhaps more so than any other team in the NFL. The tandem of Jadeveon Clowney and DJ Wonnum, one of whom isn't even on the team anymore, just wasn't going to cut it.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 11

NFL trade proposal sends Panthers former DPOY in contract holdout with Steelers

Despite the Carolina Panthers adding two pass rushers in the draft and one in free agency, it's still very much a unit in need of some juice. DJ Wonnum and Pat Jones aren't top-tier edge rushers, and Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen are total unknowns right now.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 18

Analyst shockingly names Panthers' most experienced pass-rusher cut candidate

After struggling to rush the passer in 2024, the Carolina Panthers ensured they would have more talent on the edge this season. While they were quiet in this department during free agency, they picked up the pace during the 2025 NFL draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 6

Carolina Panthers urged to trade for 'exciting' Giants pass rusher

Is the quintet of Jadeveon Clowney, DJ Wonnum, Pat Jones II, Nic Scourton, and Princely Umanmielen going to be an elite pass-rushing unit for the Carolina Panthers?

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 7

Panthers predicted to trade for $21 million edge rusher using No. 8 pick

The Carolina Panthers have a decent but not great situation when it comes to their edge rusher group, so it's not outlandish to think the team could make another move to further bolster the position.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 3

NFL insider links Panthers to 77-sack superstar in trade market

The Carolina Panthers still need edge rushers. The trio of DJ Wonnum, Pat Jones, and Jadeveon Clowney isn't frightening to opposing offensive lines. Those guys are also only around for one more season (two for Jones).

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 10

Ex-Vikings pass rusher Pat Jones II signs two-year deal with Panthers

Former Vikings outside linebacker Pat Jones II is signing a two-year deal worth up to $20 million with the Carolina Panthers, according to multiple reports.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 10

NFL insider throws out underrated edge rusher as new potential Panthers target

The Carolina Panthers have a plethora of options to address the abysmal pass rush. They can draft someone (probably not Abdul Carter) like Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Mike Green, or Nic Scourton.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 7

Bold free agency prediction has Haason Reddick returning to the Carolina Panthers

Carolina has to improve its pass rush in one way or another this offseason, be it the draft, free agency, or even through trade. After the Panthers traded away Brian Burns to the New York Giants, they brought in Jadeveon Clowney and DJ Wonnum, who combined for 9.5 sacks on the season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Unstoppable D. J. Wonnum: Driving Panthers Season Forward

Carolina Panthers fans, all eyes are on D. J. Wonnum after his standout performance in Germany against the New York Giants. The veteran linebacker not only made his presence felt on the field but also gave a thoughtful breakdown of what’s next for him and the team.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 10

D.J. Wonnum's productive debut, Bryce Young's improvements, and other takeaways from Panthers win in Germany

The Carolina Panthers have won back-to-back football games. A dramatic, walk-off win against the New York Giants in Germany will make for a joyous flight home for Bryce Young and his teammates before a much deserved bye week.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 9

Panthers Make Four Roster Moves, Activate OLB D.J. Wonnum

According to Joe Person, the Panthers made four roster moves ahead of Week 10, including activating OLB D.J. Wonnum and S Jordan Fuller from injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / November 9

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 in Munich, Germany, ESPN reported Saturday.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 17, 2024

Panthers LB likely to miss time in training camp

The 26-year-old signed a two-year, $12.5M deal in March, and he is in line to handle starting duties on his new team.

New Panthers WR believes he's 'a diamond in the rough'

Panthers' Bryce Young discusses bouncing back from rough rookie season

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'First defensive player drafted since 1994' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14, 2024

Panthers to sign veteran DT D.J. Wonnum on a two-year deal

The Vikings have already lost Danielle Hunter in free agency, and his edge partner will depart Minnesota as well. D.J. Wonnum has a two-year deal in place with the Panthers, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.

Panthers bolster secondary with addition of former Bills CB

Panthers acquire new weapon for Bryce Young

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

The 'Most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 11, 2024

San Francisco 49ers could find free agency bargain in Minnesota Vikings edge rusher D.J. Wonnum

With the NFL on the cusp of a new league year, the 32 teams should have their free agency plans essentially set in stone. There have already been signings

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 19, 2024

The pros, cons and cost for the Lions to sign D.J. Wonnum

Edge rusher day continues for us here AtoZ Detroit. We already covered Josh Allen, Danielle Hunter, Brian Burns and Bryce Huff. This time we wrap up the edge rushers by talking about Vikings edge rusher D.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 14, 2024

Vikings UFA profile: OLB D.J. Wonnum

With the 2023 season in the books, Inside the Vikings is taking a look at all 22 of Minnesota's pending unrestricted free agents over the course of a few weeks.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 6, 2024

D.J. Wonnum's 2024 free agency contract projection

The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason. NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2023