D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Mon 10/30/23 3:02 PM

Wonnum had two sacks, three total tackles and three QB hits in Sunday's win at Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
With Marcus Davenport (ankle) on injured reserve, Wonnum started again at right edge rusher and played on 63 of the defense's 68 snaps. He has four sacks and 30 tackles in eight games this season.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Mon 10/2/23 5:06 PM

Wonnum had six total tackles, a sack, two QB hits, a pass defensed and returned a fumble for a 51-yard touchdown in Sunday's win at Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum saw less playing time (just 45 of the defense's 72 snaps) with the return of Marcus Davenport from injury, but he was very efficient in the pass rush. Harrison Smith forced a fumble on a sack and Wonnum caught a lucky bounce and returned it for a TD.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Mon 9/11/23 4:50 PM

Wonnum started at outside linebacker opposite Danielle Hunter in Minnesota's 3-4 defense with Marcus Davenport out with an ankle injuryu and had four total tackles in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum will be counted on to help with the pass rush after the departure of Za'Darius Smith, but didn't register any QB pressures in the loss. He played on 54 of the defense's 68 snaps. He could start again Week 2 against the Eagles if Davenport remains sidelined.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Thu 1/26/23 7:20 PM

Wonnum totaled 38 tackles, including four sacks, while playing 16 games in the 2022 regular season.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum took a step back in both playing time and production following his career-best campaign in 2021. The third-year linebacker shifted into a rotational role behind Minnesota's top pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith. Wonnum still played at least 43 percent of defensive snaps in every game outside of the 2022 season opener, though he totaled just one-half sack over the final 10 contests, including the wild-card loss to the Giants. Wonnum will look to post a more productive campaign during the final season of his rookie contract in 2023.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Wed 10/26/22 7:53 PM

Wonnun (illness) was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Week 6's game due to an unspecified illness, Wonnum had a bye to recover further. The 24-year-old linebacker has totaled 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble through his five games with the Vikings this season.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Sat 10/15/22 5:43 PM

Wonnum (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum will miss his first game action this season with an unspecified illness. Until he's ready to play again, Minnesota will probably lean a bit more heavily on two-time Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith to chase the quarterback.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Fri 10/14/22 7:37 PM

Wonnum (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum landed on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness and remained sidelined during Friday's practice. He'll have one more full day to clear the aliment and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Thu 10/13/22 6:51 PM

Wonnum (illness) was listed as a DNP on the Vikings' injury report Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum did not appear on Wednesday's practice report, but his availability for Week 6 is up in the air after coming down with an unspecified illness. The third-year defensive end has recorded 14 tackles and 2.5 sacks while playing in a reserve behind Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith for much of the season. Wonnum will have one more practice to improve his status before Sunday's game against the Dolphins, or else Patrick Jones and Luiji Vilain may see their first defensive action of the season.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Mon 9/12/22 4:31 PM

Wonnum had a sack and two total tackles in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum played on 21 of the defense's 61 snaps. Wonnum moved into a starting role after Danielle Hunter's season-ending pectoral injury Week 8 last year and responded with 33 tackles and seven sacks over his final 10 games. He'll begin this season in a reserve role behind Hunter and newcomer Za'Darius Smith as an edge rusher in the Vikings' new 3-4 defense, but Wonnum could find his way onto the field more since neither Hunter or Smith were able to stay healthy in 2021.

D.J. Wonnum
EDR/DE DET (8)
Mon 1/24/22 2:58 PM

Wonnum tallied 47 tackles (29 solo), eight sacks, a forced fumble and four pass defenses in 2021.
EDGE Analysis
Wonnum failed to top three tackles in any of his first seven appearances of the season, but he finished the year on a strong note with 20 tackles (15 solo), five sacks and a pass defense across the final four games. The 2020 fourth-rounder will attempt to build on his production during his third NFL season in 2022.