Panthers roster is already miles better than it was a year ago after latest move

The Carolina Panthers landed one pass-rush target, but reports indicate another signing at the position could still be on the way. 

Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher D.J. Wonnum agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $12.5 million, multiple outlets reported Thursday afternoon.

Wonnum was scheduled for a visit with the Panthers Thursday. As were Chase Young and Jadeveon Clowney, the two other options the Panthers are considering as edge rush choices. 

Wonnum will be a starter on the Panthers' defense immediately at outside linebacker. 

It was a move that needed to happen after Carolina traded Pro Bowl-caliber pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants earlier in the week. 

Then Carolina also saw  Yetur Gross-Matos sign a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. 

Pass rush depth was thin and not improving, until Wonnum became a realistic option for the Panthers. 

Vonnum played at the University of South Carolina. Not far from Charlotte. He also scored his first NFL career touchdown in Charlotte, when he took a Bryce Young fumble 51 yards to the endzone in Week 4.