Despite signing with the Carolina Panthers last season, they could trade linebacker DJ Wonnum at some point during the 2025 regular season. According to Bleacher Report, they believe the Panthers could trade Wonnum and get some decent return since he will become a free agent next offseason. This trade would make a lot of sense if the Panthers endure another losing season and they decide to fire-sell on plenty of talent. It would allow the opportunity for the younger linebackers like Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, while they potentially embrace the rebuild.
After recording 37 tackles and four sacks in eight games last season, it secured a spot for Wonnum to stay as the starting linebacker. Originally selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, the former South Carolina product didn't start in W