Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive
The offense had done its part to keep the Minnesota Vikings' faint playoff hopes aliveDECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.J. WONNUM #98 - LINEBACKER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
19 TCKL •
0 INT •
3 SCK
19 TCKL
0 INT
3 SCK
Beebe amends for fumble with TD as Vikes top Panthers 28-27
Chad Beebe caught a 10-yard touchdown pass with 46 seconds left for Minnesota shortly after he muffed a punt that let Carolina pad its leadNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings’ Dalvin Cook, Troy Dye, D.J. Wonnum looking after their brothers in college ball When Dalvin Cook was 7 and starring for the Carol City Chiefs in the Miami area, he would try to keep his focus during practices. But his yo...
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM
Adds another sack Wonnum posted two solo tackles and a sack in Monday's 19-13 win over the Bears.
Impact That's now back-to-back games where Wonnum has played at least 50 percent of the snaps on defense, although it doesn't look like a starting role is in the works, as both Ifeadi Odenigbo and Jalyn Holmes are locked into their respective roles. Still, Wonnum is showing promise in his rookie season, as he's recorded three sacks and seven quarterback pressures through eight games.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cornerback crunch presents challenges for Zimmer, Vikings
The on-field lessons continue in Minnesota with a group of an inexperienced cornerbacks also dealing with persistent injuriesNOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cooking with Dalvin: Vikings ground game going strong
Dalvin Cook showed up for his postgame interview in Green Bay wearing dark shadesNOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings rookie D.J. Wonnum prevents potential Aaron Rodgers magic You could almost feel the Vikings’ collective fan base hold their breath as Aaron Rodgers broke of the pocket on the final play of the game...
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM
Cook's 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22
Dalvin Cook gained 226 yards from scrimmage and became the first Viking in over four decades to score four touchdowns in a single game as Minnesota defeated the Green Bay Packers 2...NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' slide casts shadow over rematch with Packers
The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings looked like the NFC North's top two contenders as they prepared to face each other on the season's opening weekendOCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings have traded defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for draft picksOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.J. Wonnum Discusses His First NFL Sack Against Texans, His Development Under Coach Andre Patterson
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • YOUTUBE
D.J. Wonnum takes down Deshaun Watson for first career sack The Gamecock sacked the Tiger in NFL action.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring
Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay BuccaneersSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gamecocks Buck target compared to D.J. Wonnum D.J. Wonnum committed to Iowa State and Indiana, before signing with the South Carolina Gamecocks.
JUNE 18, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Film Room: Can D.J. Wonnum Develop Into The Vikings' Next Elite Pass-Rusher? Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich continues his breakdown of the team's 15-man 2020 draft class by looking at DE DE D.J. Wonnum,...
MAY 18, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
