Overview
- Agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown confirmed the agreement, which was reported by Adam Schefter and Tom Pelissero.
- Wonnum visited the Lions on Tuesday before reaching terms on the contract.
- He is Detroit’s first defensive-line addition of this free-agency period, giving the team three true edge defenders with Aidan Hutchinson and Ahmed Hassanein.
- Coverage frames the move as depth for a rotational role rather than a major pass-rush upgrade, with recent Pro Football Focus grades placing his pass-rush impact near the bottom of qualifiers.
- The 28-year-old has 30 career sacks across six seasons; in 2025 with Carolina he played 16 games and logged 3 sacks, 42 tackles, and 1 interception.