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NFL·HOT_TAKE·September 15, 2026 08:52 PM ET

Dj Wonnum deserves core-piece status in Detroit's 2026 defensive plan

The team featured him in the second installment of 'Under the Lights' as Week 2 prep opened.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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Watch the second installment of ‘Under the Lights’ as DJ Wonnum explains why he joined the Lions, describes his play sty Via @Lions on X

What happened: Detroit put Dj Wonnum at the center of its latest 'Under the Lights' installment, focusing on why he joined the Lions, how he plays, and where his career stands right now. The same team timeline also flagged a Sept. 15 estimated practice report, so this is landing during regular-season prep, not a quiet offseason week.

Why it matters: That timing makes Wonnum feel more consequential than fans are treating him. When a team is defining a defender's fit and play style in Week 2 prep, it usually means that player is part of the real rotation conversation, not just depth chart wallpaper.

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  • @Lions 

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