D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Thu 10/24/24 5:30 PM

Wonnum (quadriceps) was listed as a DNP on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum has been on the Panthers' reserve/PUP list since the end of training camp while recovering from offseason surgery on his left quadriceps. The 2020 fourth-round pick has been making progress in his recovery and was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday. His DNP on Thursday could just be out of precaution rather than a setback, and even if he were to return to practice Friday, it wouldn't guarantee he would be ready to play against the Broncos on Sunday. Even if Wonnum were to suit up, he'd likely operate on a limited snap count while working on his conditioning.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Wed 10/23/24 1:21 PM

Wonnum (quadriceps) participated at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum missed Carolina's first seven games of the season after undergoing surgery in the offseason, but it now seems like he's close to suiting back up ahead of Week 8. He's expected to start at outside linebacker once he's ready to play again.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Mon 10/14/24 3:11 PM

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Wonnum (quadriceps) still has to complete the "last stage" of his recovery, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
EDGE Analysis
The first-year Panther has yet to play this season due to a quadriceps injury sustained in late December of last year. It sounds like Wonnum isn't ready to return just yet, but once he moves past his injury, he's expected to line up opposite Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder) as part of the Panthers' top edge-rushing duo.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Mon 9/30/24 2:55 PM

Wonnum (quadriceps) will remain on the reserve/PUP list this week, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum is officially able to be designated to return, after missing the minimum four games, but isn't quite healthy enough to do so yet. Quick notes that the South Carolina product is in the "final stages" of returning but has a couple of hurdles to clear before doing so.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Tue 8/27/24 5:34 PM

The Panthers placed Wonnum (quadriceps) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum missed Weeks 17 and 18 with the Vikings last season and then signed a two-year deal in free agency with Carolina. Wonnum hasn't practiced at all since signing with the team and will now miss at least the first four games of the 2024 campaign. Wonnum recorded 8.0 sacks for Minnesota last season and has 23.0 for his career.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Fri 7/19/24 6:33 PM

The Panthers placed Wonnum (quadriceps) on the active/PUP list Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum is set to start training camp on the PUP list as he works to recover from the left quadriceps surgery he underwent in December. He can be activated at any time during camp or the preseason and figures to handle a starting role at at edge rusher across from Jadeveon Clowney once back to full health.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Wed 6/26/24 5:10 PM

Wonnum (quadriceps) could begin the summer on Carolina's PUP list, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum agreed to a two-year deal with the Panthers earlier in the offseason, but he's still dealing with a quadriceps issue from last year that has kept him off the field thus far. Despite Wonnum potentially starting Carolina's summer on the PUP list, he's expected to contribute as one of the Panthers' starting edge rushers alongside Jadeveon Clowney "at some point," according to Kaye.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
Tue 6/4/24 3:39 PM

Wonnum has been dealing with some complications from his quadriceps surgery this offseason, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum underwent surgery in December to repair a torn quadriceps suffered last season, but he appears to still be on the mend. It's unclear how long he may remain sidelined and if he'll be ready for the start of training camp.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
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.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/LB CAR (14)
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.