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DJ Wonnum

LB · Detroit Lions · #98

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Status

Injury
Out · Concussion
Did Not Participate In Practice in practice
Depth chart
RDE #2
Defense
College
South Carolina
Experience
7 seasons

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  • Wk 8vs MINW 19-150.0 pts
  • Wk 7vs GBW 20-170.0 pts
  • Wk 5@ ARIW 45-210.0 pts
  • Wk 4@ CARL 26-320.0 pts
  • Wk 3vs NYJW 31-240.0 pts

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2026 · DET800
2025 · DET1500
2025 · CAR1500

What's happening with DJ Wonnum

  • Jack Campbell sat out Detroit's Wednesday practice alongside defensive teammates D.J. Reed and DJ Wonnum as the Lions began preparations to face Miami. No reasons were given for the absences, leaving their status for the game uncertain. Their potential absence could impact Detroit's defensive rotation against the Dolphins.

    Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum both exited Sunday's game early after a collision between the two resulted in concussions for each player. The friendly-fire hit sidelined Detroit's safety and Minnesota's edge rusher, leaving their availability for upcoming games uncertain as they enter the concussion protocol.

    Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum were both ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings after being evaluated for concussions. Their exits left Detroit without two key defensive starters down the stretch. Both will likely need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol before returning to practice.

    Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Lions defenders Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum both sustained concussions during Detroit's physical Week 8 clash with Minnesota, forcing each off the field. Their availability going forward will depend on clearing the concussion protocol, a notable concern for a Lions defense in a key NFC North matchup.

    Reported byHeavy,ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • DJ Wonnum and Brian Branch were both carted off the field late in the second quarter after colliding with each other on the same play. The friendly-fire collision forced the Lions to lose both players for the remainder of the game, leaving their statuses unclear going forward.

    Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

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