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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Won't play vs. NOLA
Wonnum (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Wonnum began the regular season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from left quadriceps surgery that he underwent in December of 2023. Despite being a full practice participant all week, the 2020 fourth-round pick will not be activated ahead of Sunday's contest. Wonnum's next chance at making his regular-season debut will be against the Giants in Week 10.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Officially questionable for Sunday
Wonnum (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
Despite Wonnum's questionable designation, head coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday that he doesn't expect the first-year Panther to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press. Wonnum was able to practice in full all week but has still yet to be activated to Carolina's active roster after his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 23. If the 27-year-old can't return in Week 9, expect Charles Harris to start opposite Jadeveon Clowney as the Panthers' top edge rushers.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Logs full practice Thursday
Wonnum (quadriceps) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Wonnum opened the regular season on the Panthers' reserve/PUP while recovering from left quadriceps surgery that he underwent in December 2023. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 23, and the 2020 fourth-round pick has logged consecutive full practices to open the week. If he's able to practice without limitations Friday, Wonnum has a chance of being activated off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints. Across 15 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2023, Wonnum posted 62 tackles (33 solo), including 8.0 sacks, six pass breakups and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Won't return Sunday
Wonnum (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
The first-year Panther has yet to play this season due to a quadriceps injury sustained at the end of his 2023 campaign in Minnesota. However, Wonnum was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, suggesting he could return as soon as Week 9. He must still be activated to the Panthers' active roster to be eligible to play next week. Expect Charles Harris to continue serving as one of Carolina's top edge rushers until Wonnum returns.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
Wonnum (quadriceps) was listed as a DNP on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
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.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Back at practice
Wonnum (quadriceps) participated at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Not ready to practice
Head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Wonnum (quadricep) still has to complete the "last stage" of his recovery before returning to practice, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Wonnum has yet to play this season due to a left quad injury that he sustained in late December that required surgery. While Canales noted that Wonnum is coming along in his recovery, the edge rusher looks like he'll remain limited to rehab work this week rather than practicing.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Not ready yet to return
Wonnum (quadriceps) will remain on the reserve/PUP list this week, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Wonnum is eligible to be designated to return after missing the minimum four games, but it's apparent he 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.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Opening 2024 on PUP list
The Panthers placed Wonnum (quadriceps) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
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.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Starts on PUP list, as expected
The Panthers placed Wonnum (quadriceps) on the active/PUP list Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Could go on PUP list
Wonnum (quadricep) could begin training camp on Carolina's PUP list, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Wonnum agreed to a two-year deal with the Panthers earlier in the offseason, but he's still recovery from the left quad surgery that he underwent in December. Once healthy, Wonnum is expected to contribute as one of the Panthers' top edge rushers along with Jadeveon Clowney.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Still not recovered
Wonnum has been dealing with some complications from his quadriceps surgery this offseason, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 258 lbs |
| Birthplace: Stone Mountain, GA |
| Age: 27 |
| School: South Carolina |
| Experience: 5 |