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Lions Lock Up Star Pass Rusher Hutchinson with Lucrative Extension
29 Oct
Summary
- Aidan Hutchinson, 25, signed a 4-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions
- Hutchinson recorded 34.5 sacks and made the Pro Bowl in 2022
- Hutchinson was leading the league in key pass-rush stats before suffering a broken leg in Week 6 last season
In a move to secure one of the NFL's rising defensive stars, the Detroit Lions have signed edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a 4-year contract extension. Hutchinson, 25, was drafted 2nd overall by the Lions in 2022 out of the University of Michigan and has quickly established himself as a dominant force on their defense.
Last season, Hutchinson was having a breakout campaign, leading the league in sacks (7.5), pressures (45), and pass-rush win rate (38.3%) through the first 6 weeks. However, his stellar season was cut short when he suffered a broken tibia and fibula in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the injury, the Lions remained committed to keeping Hutchinson as a cornerstone of their franchise.
Now fully recovered, Hutchinson has picked up right where he left off, leading all edge rushers in pressures (48) and ranking 3rd in pass-rush win rate (25.2%) so far this season. The Lions clearly see Hutchinson as a foundational piece and have moved quickly to lock him up long-term, avoiding any potential drama or contract disputes down the line.
