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DJ Wonnum misses Lions practice ahead of Panthers game

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

DJ Wonnum misses Lions practice ahead of Panthers game

Summary

Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum missed practice on September 30, three days after achieving two sacks in a 31-24 victory against the New York Jets. Wonnum expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, a team he previously played for in 2024-25. The reason for his absence from practice has not been disclosed. Alongside Wonnum, offensive guard Ben Bartch was also absent due to a foot injury, which may impact the Lions' preparations for the matchup scheduled for Sunday Night Football.

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Status Watch

•DJ Wonnum missed practice on September 30 for undisclosed reasons.
•He had two sacks in the Lions' recent win over the Jets.
•Ben Bartch also missed practice due to a foot injury.
•The Lions are preparing for a matchup against the Panthers on Sunday Night Football.

Latest Updates

6:05 PMYahoo Sports — DJ Wonnum, Ben Bartch miss Detroit Lions practice
6:01 PMYahoo Sports — DJ Wonnum misses Lions practice ahead of Panthers matchup

What they're saying

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DJ Wonnum, who played for the Panthers in 2024-25, had his first 2 sacks of the season in the Lions' win over the New York Jets last week
— Yahoo Sports