Lions Sign Edge Rusher D.J. Wonnum to One-Year Deal

The Detroit Lions have signed free agent edge rusher D.J. Wonnum to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. A 2020 fourth-round pick, Wonnum has recorded 30 career sacks and averaged over 32 pressures per season across stints with the Vikings and Panthers. At 6-foot-5, 258 pounds, he offers the Lions a versatile rotational piece capable of playing with his hand in the dirt or standing up, bringing significant starting experience to Detroit's defensive front for the 2026 season.