Wonnum (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Wonnum played through his knee injury and served as one of the Panthers' top defensive playmakers in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 42 defensive snaps. It's likely that Wednesday's limited practice session is precautionary, but Wonnum's participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up in Week 15, when the Panthers host the Cowboys.
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Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
10/31/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 258 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
Stone Mountain, GA, USA
Position
OLB
College
South Carolina
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Wonnum (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Wonnum played through his knee injury and served as one of the Panthers' top defensive playmakers in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 42 defensive snaps. It's likely that Wednesday's limited practice session is precautionary, but Wonnum's participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up in Week 15, when the Panthers host the Cowboys.
Wonnum recorded five tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 22-16 loss at Philadelphia. After missing the first nine games of the season while recovering from a quadriceps surgery, Wonnum has now posted sacks in three of the Panthers' last four contests. He'll be looking to keep up the heat in Week 15 versus the pass-heavy Cowboys.
Wonnum (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wonnum opened the week with consecutive limited practices due to a knee injury. He finished strong with a full practice Friday and has done enough to be cleared to play Sunday. In his three games since returning from the reserve/PUP list in early November, Wonnum has logged 14 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Wonnum (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wonnum was also limited at practice the Wednesday before Carolina's tilt versus the Buccaneers in Week 13, but that was due to a hamstring injury, and his knee issue looks like it's separate. If he can't manage a full practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely go into the weekend with an injury designation.
Wonnum (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Wonnum played through a quadriceps issue in the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the Chiefs, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 51 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he picked up a hamstring injury in the process. Wonnum's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether the first-year Panther can suit up for the Week 13 matchup against the Buccaneers.
Wonnum (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Darin Gantt of Carolina's official site reports. Wonnum first appeared on the injury report when he logged a limited practice Thursday, but he was able to go through a full session Friday and will play Sunday. The fifth-year defender missed the first nine weeks of the campaign due to a quad injury, and the Panthers were on their bye in Week 11, so Sunday will mark Wonnum's second game of the campaign. In his first, which took place in Week 10 against the Giants, he tallied six tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble while playing 66 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps.
Wonnum (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Wonnum made his season debut in Week 10 after spending the first nine weeks of the season recovering from a quad issue. He was limited in practice Thursday but was able to practice in full Friday and should be on the right side of the questionable tag against Kansas City. In his Week 10 debut, Wonnum logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble versus the Giants.
Wonnum recorded six tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Giants. Wonnum was not fooled by an attempted flea flicker in the middle of the second quarter, turning the corner on Jermaine Eluemunor to get to Daniel Jones on third down and force a punt. The forced fumble was his first since back in 2022. He'll be looking to build on Sunday's momentum after Carolina's bye in Week 11.
Wonnum (quadricep) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants in Munich, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. He'll be suiting up for the first time this season in what will be his Panthers debut after he joined the team this offseason on a two-year, $12.5 million contract. Considering that Wonnum wasn't a full participant in practice at any point this week and is making his return from December 2023 surgery on his left quad, the Panthers could monitor his workload closely Sunday. The edge rusher tied his career high with eight sacks and recorded 62 tackles, six pass breakups and one fumble recovery over his 15 games for Minnesota in 2023.