WONNUM: Detroit Lions EDGE Moves—Will DJ Wonnum SIGN to Upgrade Defense or Just Add Depth?

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions intensify their search for edge rush help as D.J. Wonnum visits Detroit, but is he the starter fans crave—or just another depth piece? Matt Dery breaks down the roster’s lingering questions, analyzes recent free agency moves, and spotlights Larry Borom’s surprising contract as a clue to the Lions’ O-line plans. Mock Draft Monday (on a Tuesday) sparks debate: Mel Kiper Jr. projects Cadyn Proctor as the Lions’ first-round pick, but does bolstering the trenches guarantee success? Shocking NFL trades steal headlines as the Denver Broncos give up a first-rounder for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Dery examines the deal’s implications for both teams and ponders how international fan passion showcased at the World Baseball Classic could inspire the NFL’s global ambitions. Get insights on the Lions’ edge rusher conundrum, strategic draft considerations, and the ever-evolving sports landscape.

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0:00.0	DJ Wanham visits the Lions today.
0:11.6	You are Locked on Lions,
0:13.4	your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:17.0	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network,
0:19.8	your team every day.
0:23.1	All right, what's good, everybody?
0:24.3	It's a Tuesday edition, a St. Patrick's Day edition of Lockdown Lions and the Lockdown Podcast Network,
0:29.0	the number one sports podcast network.
0:30.9	Matt Derry with you on a Tuesday, March 17th, into Wednesday, March 18th,
0:35.2	the great Sam Monson, formerly of PFF, now with the 33rd team.
0:40.0	Going to join us tomorrow on the show.
0:41.9	One of my favorite NFL writers and his podcast with Steve Palazolo is a must listen.
0:46.7	They were talking all about the Lions O'Line the other day.
0:50.2	And we'll give you a little snippet of that tomorrow before we talk to Sam on the program tomorrow.
0:56.0	Thanks for making us your first listen.
0:57.7	Thank you to our everyday listeners that are out there.
1:00.0	A lot to get to today, including, yes, DJ Wanam was visiting the Lions today down at 222 Rodwood Drive.
1:08.1	The Lions have brought in an edge rusher, at least for a visit,
1:11.8	according to reports in Aaron Wilson, NFL writer, but no agreement yet. We talked all
1:19.1	about the edge rushing room yesterday. We'll talk more about DJ Wanam and what he has done
1:23.4	over the last few years coming up momentarily. Today is mock draft Monday on a Tuesday.
1:29.7	We wanted to wait today because today Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest.
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