Detroit Lions Seek Edge Depth with Visit to Former Panthers, Vikings Player The Detroit Lions are actively pursuing additional outside linebacker talent as the second week of NFL free agency unfolds. On Tuesday, the team invited D.J. Wonnum to visit their Allen Park Performance Center, according to NFL wire reports. Wonnum, 28, is entering his seventh professional season and has spent the past two years with the Carolina Panthers. Last season, he contributed three sacks and an interception while playing for the NFC South division champions. Wonnum was selected in the fourth round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL draft. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Vikings before joining the Panthers for the last two. Over his six NFL seasons, he has accumulated 30 sacks, 250 combined tackles, and 32 tackles for loss. Detroit’s EDGE position remains a priority as the team currently has three players on the roster. Aidan Hutchinson is the standout, having emerged as one of the league’s top performers with 14.5 sacks and Pro Bowl honors in 2025. However, the depth beyond Hutchinson is limited, with 2025 sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein and Tyler Lacy as the other options. Hassanein, who did not play in 2025 after being waived with an injury designation, re-signed on a futures contract following his injury settlement. The lack of depth at the EDGE position has driven the Lions to seek reinforcements. Wonnum, a veteran with experience in both the Vikings and Panthers systems, could provide stability. The team has also focused on strengthening the offensive line and secondary, signing center Cade Mays and offensive tackle Larry Borom. Secondary additions include Christian Izien and Roger McCreary.#minnesota_vikings #detroit_lions #carolina_panthers #dj_wonnum #aidan_hutchinson
