Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum has a partially torn left quad and will likely need surgery, a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
Wonnum's hip flexor has remained intact, however, and he is seeking a second opinion, the source said. The Vikings are also bracing for bad news with tight end T.J.
Hockenson, who is having an MRI exam Monday on his right knee, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Wonnum left Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions after sustaining the non-contact injury to his left leg while he was attempting to rush the passer in the fourth quarter.
The 26-year-old veteran is having his best season since the Vikings drafted him in the fourth round in 2020, posting a career high in tackles (62) in 15 games (14 starts).