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Injured Lions Star Aidan Hutchinson Shines in Training Camp Comeback
22 Jul
Summary
- Aidan Hutchinson practicing at training camp 9 months after broken leg
- Lions coach Dan Campbell impressed by Hutchinson's confidence and performance
- Hutchinson was favorite for Defensive Player of Year before injury last season
Nine months after a broken leg sidelined him for the 2024 NFL season, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is back on the practice field and impressing his coaches. Lions head coach Dan Campbell is thrilled to see Hutchinson's return, noting that the young star's energy, production, and "violence" on the field will provide a major lift for the team's defense.
Campbell says he was eager to see if Hutchinson felt mentally ready to get back to his high-intensity style of play, and the coach has been encouraged by what he's witnessed in the first few days of training camp. "For me, it's just good to see his confidence back in himself," Campbell remarked. "You can tell he has a lot of faith in where he's at right now, how it feels, the way he moves, the way he bends, the way he's coming off the edge."
Hutchinson was the favorite to win the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award before his injury last season. Getting the 24-year-old back to that dominant level will be a huge boost for the Lions as they look to improve on a disappointing 2024 campaign.
