The NFL has announced a discipline involving a key member of the Detroit Lions’ defense. Defensive end D.J. Wonnum was fined $12,611 for unnecessary roughness due to a hip-drop tackle, with the incident recorded at 3:54 remaining in the second quarter.
This financial penalty comes as the league enhances its emphasis on player-safety violations for the 2026 season, including hip-drop tackles. Wonnum has become a pivotal part of Detroit’s rush defense, making the league’s renewed focus on repeat safety violations particularly relevant.
