Carolina Panthers outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum has dealt with quite a bit over the past year.
The 26-year-old defender spoke with reporters this afternoon, one day after returning to the practice field for the first time since joining the team in the spring. And Wonnum, who has been recovering from a torn quadriceps he sustained as a member of the Minnesota Vikings last December, revealed that he was fighting against a whole lot more these past few months:
D.J. Wonnum reveals he had three quad surgeries and developed blood clots around his lungs in the spring. He’s been through a lot. pic.twitter.com/Xk4tPZlrSf
— Joe Person (@josephperson) October 24, 2024
Many wondered what the deal has been with DJ Wonnum. He contracted MRSA and battled blood clots in his lungs as he recovered from 3 quadriceps procedures. pic.twitter.com/6AupPG4ylg
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) October 24, 2024
Wonnum signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal with the Panthers out of free agency.
Unlike wide receiver Adam Thielen and safety Jordan Fuller were on Wednesday, Wonnum was not officially designated to return to practice. He was listed as a limited participant for yesterday’s session and as a non-participant today.
Per Joe Person of The Athletic, Wonnum believes he’s a “week or so away” from playing a game.
