Aidan Hutchinson Injury News & Updates

Hutchinson (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

After popping up on Wednesday's injury report with a shoulder injury and failing to practice, Hutchinson returns to business as usual for Thursday's session. With Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reporting Wednesday that the injury is not severe, the starting defensive end should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Hutchinson (elbow) didn't participate in Detroit's practice Wednesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN reports.

Hutchinson popped up on the injury report after failing to record any tackles in the Week 10 win over the Commanders. However, the injury isn't expected to be serious, and the 25-year-old said he'll be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles.

Hutchinson didn't record any tackles in Detroit's win versus the Commanders on Sunday.

Hutchinson has now gone without a tackle in two games this season. The 25-year-old will look to have a bounce-back performance and return to his usual level of production during the team's Week 11 matchup versus the Eagles.

Hutchinson and Detroit agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year, $180 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hutchinson's new deal includes $141 million guaranteed and a $46 million average yearly salary, just barely trailing the $46.5 million average of current highest-paid pass rusher Micah Parsons per Schefter. Through seven regular-season appearances thus far in 2025, Hutchinson has tallied 16 tackles (11 solo), including 6.0 sacks. He's also logged one pass defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, demonstrating high-end playmaking ability despite the catastrophic leg injury that ended his 2024 campaign early. Hutchinson will look to add to his totals Sunday, at home versus the division-rival Vikings.

Hutchinson posted two tackles (one solo), a defensed pass and a fumble recovery against Tampa Bay in Sunday's 24-9 victory.

Though Hutchinson didn't record a sack for the first time in six games, he made an impact with his first defensed pass and first fumble recovery of the campaign. Through seven contests, the star defender has 16 tackles, including 6.0 sacks.

Hutchinson recorded four tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 37-24 win at Cincinnati.

Hutchinson earned his fifth sack in four games by torching tackle Orlando Brown around the edge early in the fourth quarter, and he forced a fumble for the third time in as many contests when he subsequently dislodged the ball from Jake Browning's grasp. He'll be eager to extend both streaks in a Week 6 tilt at Kansas City.

Hutchinson finished Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns with four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.

Hutchinson's sacks on Joe Flacco came in the second and fourth quarter, the latter of which resulted in a fumble that was recovered by Trevor Nowaske and resulted in an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown six plays later. Hutchinson is up to 4.0 sacks on the year, which is tied for fifth most in the NFL.

Hutchinson tallied two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Detroit's win Sunday versus the Bears.

Hutchinson didn't record any stats during the team's season opener but had a bounce back performance during Sunday's victory as he managed to record his first sack of the season. As the campaign goes on, the 2022 first-round pick will look to match his production from a season ago, where he racked up 7.5 sacks across five games before suffering a season-ending leg injury.

Hutchinson failed to record any stats while playing 45 defensive snaps in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.

Hutchinson made his much-anticipated return to action after missing the last 12 regular-season contests of the 2024 campaign while recovering from a season-ending leg injury. The 25-year-old played 96 percent of the defensive snaps against Green Bay, which is a great positive, but he was unable to make his mark on the contest. Hutchinson will look to be more productive in Week 2 versus Chicago.

Hutchinson and the Lions have "had positive contract conversations," but the sides aren't expected to get a deal done before Sunday's regular-season opener, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hutchinson is now back to health after a leg injury ended his season in Week 6 last year, and his return should significantly bolster the Lions' pass rush. However, despite positive discussions, it appears he won't be getting a new contract before Detroit's regular-season kicks off. Hutchinson had his fifth-year option picked up in late April, so he's under contract through 2026.

Hutchinson (leg) told reporters Thursday that he's fully cleared to return, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Hutchinson was the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year before sustaining a season-ending leg injury in the Lions' Week 6 win over the Cowboys in 2024. However, he now appears to be completely past the issue. Over the Michigan product's first three years in the NFL, he appeared in 39 regular-season games and recorded 132 total tackles, including 28.5 sacks, 10 passes defended, with four interceptions, and four forced fumbles. Now back to full health, Hutchinson is expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks in 2025.

Lions defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers said Thursday that Hutchinson has looked "really good" at voluntary offseason workouts, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hutchinson suffered a fractured tibia and fibula roughly seven months ago, and he was initially provided a four- to six-month recovery timetable. The star pass rusher's rehab appears to have been on the quicker side, given that Detroit had expressed optimism about him returning down the stretch last season, had the team advanced all the way to the Super Bowl. Hutchinson has already resumed running at full speed and participating in individual drills, so though while Rodgers noted that his workload will continue to be managed into training camp, he remains on track for Week 1. The Lions picked up Hutchinson's fifth-year option late April.

The Lions picked up Hutchinson's (lower leg) fifth-year option Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Hutchinson is now under contract through 2026 and has a projected salary of $19.78 million in the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. The 2022 first-round pick continues to rehab and recover from a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg that he suffered in Week 6 against the Cowboys, and he's expected to participate in OTAs and be fully healthy by the start of training camp in July.

Hutchinson (lower leg) posted a video of himself sprinting at the Lions' training facility on his personal Instagram account Monday, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Hutchinson had reportedly been aiming to return in time for the Super Bowl early February, had Detroit advanced to that point in the playoffs, so it's no surprise to see him now share encouraging recovery progress. The star defensive end tallied 7.5 sacks across just five regular-season appearances in 2024, before fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg and being placed on IR. All indications are that Hutchinson remains fully on track for the start of the Lions' offseason program, as reported by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press during Super Bowl week.

Hutchinson finished the 2024 regular season with 19 total tackles (12 solo), including 7.5 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble over five games.

Hutchinson got off to a red-hot start in 2024, recording at least 1.0 sacks in four of Detroit's first five games, including a Week 2 performance against the Buccaneers in which he compiled 4.5 sacks. The defensive end suffered a season-ending broken left tibia and fibula in Week 6 against the Cowboys, cutting short what figured to be a rather special season. The 24-year-old will continue to focus on his recovery process and he'll enter the 2025 offseason on the final year of his rookie contract.

Hutchinson (tibia/fibula) said Tuesday in an appearance on "The Squeeze" podcast that he's continuing to eye a return to the field in the Super Bowl, should the Lions advance that far in the postseason. "I'm at that mark and I'm on track for my goal of returning for the Super Bowl," Hutchinson said. "I keep telling all the boys when I see them in the facility, I'm like, 'You guys just got to get there and I promise you I'm going to be back.'"

Before fracturing his tibia and fibula in a Week 6 win at Dallas and undergoing surgery Oct. 13, Hutchinson looked like the frontrunner for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award through the Lions' first five games of the season, as he recorded 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble during that stretch. The Lions have since suffered more personnel losses on defense that have tested the team's depth, but if Detroit is able to persevere and build further on last season's NFC Championship Game appearance, the team could get some major reinforcement in the Super Bowl in Hutchinson. The star defensive end has seemingly navigated his rehab program from surgery without any setbacks thus far, but he'll still likely need to get back on the practice field by mid-to-late January to have a chance at contributing in the Super Bowl, if the Lions are able to advance that far without him.

The Lions are holding out hope that Hutchinson (tibia/fibula) could return for the NFC Championship Game, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

Hutchinson is doing underwater running and walking without a cane, both of which are ahead of schedule. Originally the "optimistic timeline" was getting Hutchinson for the Super Bowl, so this is progress at least.

Hutchinson (leg, IR) may have a realistic chance to return for a potential Super Bowl appearance if the Lions are able to advance that far, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hutchinson suffered a broken left tibia and fibula in Detroit's Week 6 dismantling of the Cowboys in Dallas and underwent immediate surgery last Sunday night. Hutchinson was given a recovery timeline of four-to-six months, and the Super Bowl is set for Feb. 9, which would be less than four full months post-injury. Returning in time for a potential Super Bowl would be optimistic, but crazier things have happened, and Hutchinson has youth on his side. Hutchinson was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and is fully expected to miss the remainder of the regular season.

The Lions placed Hutchinson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Hutchinson will be out for the rest of the regular season after fracturing his left tibia and fibula during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Hutchinson is expected to be out of action for 4-to-6 months following surgery Sunday, meaning that a return during the postseason, however unlikely, is not off the table, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. The Lions intend to sign Isaiah Thomas off the Bengals' practice squad Tuesday to the active roster, and he will provide depth on the edge behind Josh Paschal and James Houston.

Hutchinson's surgery on a fractured tibia and fibula went well Sunday, and he is expected to be out 4-6 months, coach Dan Campbell said Monday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Campbell's update is encouraging, and the head coach intimated that he wouldn't rule Hutchinson out from a return in the postseason. Hutchinson's still expected to miss the remainder of the regular season, and even a postseason return would have to occur before the optimistic end of his projected absence. Nonetheless, this is positive news given the serious concern over Hutchinson's injury as soon as it occurred.

Hutchinson is expected to miss the rest of the season due to the broken tibia he suffered in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hutchinson was carted off in the second half and underwent surgery in a Dallas-area hospital. He was an early frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year prior to the injury, as the standout pass rusher will finish the season with 7.5 sacks among his 19 tackles (12 solo) in just five games. On the bright side, the early prognosis on Hutchinson's injury suggests that he will be ready for the 2025 season.

Hutchinson (lower leg) is staying behind at a local Dallas hospital after injuring his tibia in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys, and coach Dan Campbell said after the game that Hutchinson will be "down for a little while," Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Hutchinson appeared to fracture his tibia before being carted off in the second half of Sunday's win. A recovery timeline will be established once the specific nature of his injury is clarified, but Hutchinson's looking at a multi-week absence and will probably miss the rest of the season.

Hutchinson (lower leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Hutchinson was ruled out almost immediately after being carted off the field in the third quarter. The injury looked severe and could prove to be season-ending, but the only definitive finding for now is that Hutchinson won't return against Dallas.

Hutchinson was carted off the field with a potentially serious lower left leg injury during Sunday's contest in Dallas, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

After sacking Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in the third quarter, Hutchinson remained on the turf in significant pain and threw his gloves off in the process. Hutchinson was fitted with an air cast while his teammates surrounded him in the middle of the field, indicating the severity of the situation. The Lions will clarify the nature of his health concern in due time.

Hutchinson recorded six total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

Hutchinson continued his red-hot start to the season, bringing down Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray for a sack in the fourth quarter. Through three games in 2024, Hutchinson has compiled 16 total tackles (11 solo), including a league-high 6.5 sacks, while also forcing a fumble.

Hutchinson recorded five total tackles (four solo), including 4.5 sacks, in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.

Hutchinson got out of the gates with a bang, securing a strip sack of Baker Mayfield on Tampa Bay's first possession of the contest. He later added another 2.0 sacks on the Buccaneers' next two drives. The defensive lineman then notched 1.5 sacks in the second half, finishing off a historic day. Hutchinson's 4.5 sacks are the second most in a game in franchise history, only behind Bill Gay who compiled 5.5 sacks in 1983, also against Tampa Bay. Through two games in 2024, Hutchinson has registered 10 total tackles (seven solo), including 5.5 sacks, while also forcing a fumble.

Hutchinson finished with a sack and a tackle for a loss in the Lions' 26-20 win over the Rams on Sunday night.

The 2023 Pro Bowler recorded five total tackles. He also registered four quarterback hits. Hutchinson ended the 2023 regular season with 11.5 sacks, seven passes defensed and three forced fumbles.

Hutchinson recorded 51 tackles with 11.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, seven passes defended and one interception over 17 games in 2023.

Quickly ascending to the upper echelon of defensive ends, Hutchinson tied for sixth in sacks and second in pass breakups among all defensive linemen. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft was also a force in run defense for a Lions unit that finished near the top of the league in most run-defense metrics, like yards per rush allowed (3.7) and rushing yards per game allowed (88.8). However, an inability to find a pass-rushing complement to the newly-minted Pro Bowler has hindered a Lions defense that finished with the ninth-fewest sacks (51) in 2023. It is not unrealistic to think Hutchinson's production could improve if the Lions can find a worthy sidekick this offseason.

Hutchinson recorded five tackles (five solo) including three sacks and a forced fumble in Saturday's 20-19 loss at Dallas.

Hutchinson's three sacks in Week 17 tied a career high he originally set back in Week 2 of the 2022 season. Saturday's performance also brought his sack total on the year to 9.5, meaning he can secure the first double-digit sack season of his career by registering in the sack column in Week 18 versus the Vikings.

Hutchinson logged six tackles (two solo), with a sack, and a forced fumble during Sunday's 31-26 win versus the Bears.

Hutchinson came up big for the Lions on Sunday, as he sacked Justin Fields late in the fourth quarter and forced a fumble that ended up going out the back of Chicago's end zone for the game-clinching safety. The second-year pro now has 32 tackles (20 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and an interception through 10 games this season.

Hutchinson registered three tackles (three solo) including a sack and an interception during Sunday's 42-24 win against the Panthers.

Hutchinson was dominant once again for the Lions and has now logged 4.5 sacks over the past three games. The 2022 first-round pick snatched what is already the fourth interception of his young career and is now on pace to finish with double-digit sacks for the first time.

Hutchinson recorded 1.5 sacks among his three quarterback hits in Thursday's 34-20 win over the Packers.

After failing to notch a sack in the first two games of the season, Hutchinson has heated up with 3.5 sacks over the past two games. The second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has been a key contributor for a Detroit team that finds itself in unfamiliar territory, alone atop the NFC North standings at 3-1.

Hutchinson notched four tackles (three solo), including two sacks, and added a forced fumble (which he recovered himself) along with two pass defenses in Sunday's 20-6 Week 3 win over Atlanta.

Hutchinson was particularly impactful in the second half, twice sacking Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder. His second takedown came just before the two-minute warning and resulted in a Ridder fumble, which Hutchinson recovered himself to end any hopes of an Atlanta comeback. The sacks were the first two of campaign for Hutchinson, who notched 9.5 sacks as a rookie last season.

Hutchinson had four tackles (three solo) and three quarterback hits in Thursday's 21-20 win over Kansas City.

Hutchinson's box score stats in the season opener didn't jump off the page, but he wreaked havoc all night and consistently flushed Patrick Mahomes out of the pocket. Per Ed Werder of ESPN, Hutchinson's career-high six quarterback pressures Thursday tied for the most by a Lions player since 2020. Those pressures will likely start turning into sacks against inferior offensive lines and less mobile quarterbacks for the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, who had 9.5 sacks as a rookie.

Hutchinson registered 52 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries over 17 games in 2022.

It took the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft just two weeks into his rookie season to post a breakout game with three sacks in Week 2 against Washington. By season's end, Hutchinson led all rookies with 53 total pressures and nearly 10 sacks while also making history for his position with three picks. While the Detroit defense still needs a few pieces to become a formidable unit, the sky seems to be the limit for Hutchinson from a personal standpoint as he enters his age-23 season in 2023.

Hutchinson recorded two tackles, one half of a sack, one interception and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 41-10 win over the Bears.

Hutchinson put together an impressive performance en route to making history as the first player to ever have at least seven sacks and three interceptions in the same season (or at least since sacks were first tracked in 1982). The reigning No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft will look to finalize his bid for Defensive Rookie of the Year in a Week 18 showdown against the Packers.

Hutchinson (illness) is active for Sunday's game at the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

After coming down with an illness Thursday, Hutchinson has recovered and appears poised to play Sunday. He should continue to play the vast majority of Detroit's defensive snaps on the edge.

Hutchinson is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Jets due to an illness, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Hutchinson landed on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness but was able to return to practice Friday, though only in a limited fashion. If the rookie pass rusher is ultimately ruled out, John Cominsky, Josh Paschal and Austin Bryant would all be candidates for increased snaps along Detroit's defensive line.

Hutchinson registered eight tackles (eight solo) and one sack in Sunday's 31-30 victory over Chicago.

Hutchinson now sits at 5.5 sacks on the season following his latest performance. He had recorded only six total tackles over his last three games entering Week 10, but he came through in a big way Sunday.

Hutchinson recorded three tackles with 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits during Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.

Hutchinson hadn't made much noise since his highly productive outing against Washington in Week 2, but he reminded everyone of his upside in this one. The good times could keep rolling in Week 8 against Miami considering both of the Dolphins' starters at offensive tackle, Terron Armstead (toe) and Greg Little (finger), have made recent appearances on the injury report.

Hutchinson recorded two tackles during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

A poor Week 1 was followed by a massive three-sack Week 2, but Hutchinson hasn't done much of anything since then. He came close to his fourth sack of the season at one point in this one, but Patriots pocket passer Bailey Zappe surprisingly was able to sidestep Hutchinson with ease. With Charles Harris (groin) possibly set to miss time, the Lions will need their highly drafted rookie to increase his productivity coming out of the team's Week 6 bye.

Hutchinson recorded one quarterback pressure during Sunday's 28-24 loss to Minnesota.

After racking up three sacks in Week 2 against Washington, Hutchinson came back to Earth while playing through a thigh injury that limited him in practice throughout the week. He'll look to get back on track in an encouraging Week 4 matchup against a Seattle team starting two fellow rookies at each tackle position.

Hutchinson (thigh) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

Hutchinson will play Sunday after practicing in a limited capacity this week. Through his first two contests the 22-year-old has tallied seven tackles and three sacks. The defensive end had an impressive rookie season and proved himself as a reliable IDP option.

Hutchinson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, but he is expected to play, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Hutchinson's only practice was a limited session Friday, but it appears that will be enough for him to suit up. He's played on over 80 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps through two games, tallying three sacks and seven total tackles.

Hutchinson was a non-participant at practice Wednesday due to a thigh injury.

The rookie racked up six tackles, including three sacks and two tackles for loss, during Sunday's win over Washington, but he presumably picked up a thigh injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but Hutchinson will have two more practices to clear the injury before the team has to make a decision on his status for Week 3.

Hutchinson racked up six tackles including three sacks and two TFLs during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

After a forgettable regular-season debut, Hutchinson could not have been more impressive in a dramatic statistical rebound. Not only was he a big reason that Detroit kept Washington from coming back to win, but Hutchinson was the fourth-youngest player to ever record three sacks in a game. While multi-sack games shouldn't be expected every game, the rookie has nonetheless revealed his high upside as an IDP option.

Hutchinson recorded one assisted tackle during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.

It was a surprisingly disappointing regular-season debut for Hutchinson, who missed a number of important tackles and had trouble containing quarterback Jalen Hurts. A Week 2 matchup against a solid Washington offensive line isn't the greatest opportunity for a rebound.

Hutchinson recorded two tackles during Friday's preseason opener against Atlanta.

Hutchinson made the first two tackles of the game, the second of which involved blowing by former Pro Bowl left tackle Jake Matthews for a nine-yard TFL. Altogether, Hutchinson lined up both inside and outside along the defensive line, and his variety of pass-rush moves reportedly quieted concerns that he might rely upon the bullrush that he extensively used in college, per Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press. While it's not clear if we will see Hutchinson play again in the preseason, he seems well on track for a large role on a defense that may again struggle to get off the field in 2022.

Hutchinson has assumed a starting spot with the first-team defense, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

To the surprise of no one, Hutchinson has seemingly made a good first impression in Detroit, where he has lined up at both defensive end spots in the base defense and as an interior rusher in sub packages. He reportedly blew up three straight plays against the first-team offense during a recent training camp practice from those alignments. While defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said that he still expects Hutchinson to go through some growing pains during his rookie year, it does not seem like the rookie will be hurting for snaps or pass-rush opportunities.