The Detroit Lions announced on Mar. 18 that they have signed unrestricted free agent EDGE D.J. Wonnum to the team. The terms of the contract were not disclosed by the organization.
Wonnum, who is entering his seventh season in the National Football League, previously played for the Carolina Panthers for two seasons and spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings after being selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. In his career so far, he has appeared in 86 games with 54 starts and has recorded a total of 244 tackles, including 137 solo tackles, along with 59 quarterback hits, 32 tackles for loss, and 30 sacks. He also has made contributions with pass defenses, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, and an interception.
The signing comes as Ford Field continues to serve as home to the Detroit Lions and hosts nearly 1.5 million attendees each year for various events that contribute to community engagement in Detroit, according to the official website. The stadium features a seven-story atrium and incorporates a historic warehouse from the 1920s into its design according to its official website.
Ford Field was developed through a $500 million investment from both public sources like the City of Detroit and private entities such as Ford Motor Company according to its official site. The venue encompasses about 1.85 million square feet and provides seating for approximately 65,000 fans as stated on its official website.
The Detroit Lions play their professional football games at Ford Field where optimal sight lines are offered throughout the stadium according to their official website.
