QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Tue 4/23/24 3:49 PM

Wonnum (quadriceps) is missing voluntary workouts Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum is still on the mend after surgery to repair his quadriceps, which he injured during Week 16 of last season. The South Carolina product inked a deal with the Panthers in March, so although it seems the franchise is not worried about his injury, it's not clear yet when he'll be ready to participate in the team's offseason programs.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Thu 3/14/24 5:08 PM

The Panthers signed Wonnum (quadriceps) to a two-year deal Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum was forced to miss the end of the Vikings' 2023 campaign due to a quadriceps injury, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The 26-year-old edge rusher is coming off the most productive season of his career, appearing in 15 games and recording 62 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, while also defending six passes. With the departure of Brian Burns this offseason, Wonnum has a chance to serve as the Panthers' top pass rusher in 2024.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Thu 12/28/23 7:59 PM

Wonnum had surgery on his quadriceps Thursday after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The linebacker tore his quad during the Vikings' Week 16 loss to the Lions and is out for the season. In 15 games in 2023, the fourth-year pro set or matched career highs in tackles (62), sacks (eight) and passes defensed (six). Wonnum will become a free agent in March.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Wed 12/27/23 6:17 PM

The Vikings placed Wonnum (quad) on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The fourth-year edge rusher tore his quad in the Week 16 loss to the Lions and is obviously done for the season. Wonnum was having a breakout season under first-year DC Brian Flores, playing a career-best 83 percent of the defensive snaps and matching his previous career high with eight sacks. He's scheduled to hit free agency in March.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Tue 12/26/23 3:47 PM

Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that Wonnum tore his quadriceps in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old linebacker had appeared in all 15 of Minnesota's games before sustaining this quadriceps injury, recording 62 total tackles, including seven tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks. Wonnum is expected to shift over to injured reserve soon, and once that transaction occurs, he'll miss the remainder of the season.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Mon 12/25/23 9:50 AM

Wonnum (quadriceps) suffered a partially torn quad during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Vikings haven't yet confirmed whether Wonnum's injury is a season-ending one, but the severity of a quad tear indicates that the veteran linebacker will likely require surgery and be placed on IR. Through 15 games this season, Wonnum has racked up a career-high 62 tackles (33 solo), including eight sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one touchdown.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Sun 12/24/23 5:09 PM

Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters after Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions that the team is evaluating Wonnum to confirm a quadriceps injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game in what was originally reported as a knee injury. The fact he was carted off the field doesn't bode well for his chances to play in either (or both) of the Vikings' final two games of the season.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Sun 12/24/23 3:40 PM

Wonnum (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Lions, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum sustained a left knee injury on a pass rush attempt early in the fourth quarter and was carted off the field shortly after. He finishes Sunday's game with four tackles (two solo).

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Tue 12/12/23 10:12 AM

Wonnum notched five tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 3-0 win at Las Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum's sack of Aidan O'Connell forced a three and out for the Raiders, who were ultimately shut out in Minnesota's low-scoring win. While Wonnum remains off the IDP radar in most formats, he's putting together a career year at the perfect time, with free agency looming this coming offseason.

QD.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (11)
Tue 11/14/23 3:23 PM

Wonnum recorded four tackles (three solo) including a sack in Sunday's 27-19 win versus the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum logged a sack for the fourth time in his last seven games in Week 10, putting himself on pace for a career year in that category in his fourth NFL season. He's still off the IDP radar in most formats, though, and he's unlikely to see quite as many chances to rush the passer in Week 11 at Denver.