Aidan Hutchinson
DE - Detroit Lions
2025 Outlook
Availability
The Lions exercised the fifth-year option for DE Aidan Hutchinson.
Fantasy Impact
The two sides are working on a long-term extension for the star pass rusher. He continues to work his way back from a fractured fibula suffered in Week 6 last season. He remains one of the top defensive players in the NFL when fully healthy.
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard has “full confidence” in Aidan Hutchinson’s return to form.
Fantasy Impact
“That guy was having a phenomenal year,” Sheppard said. “That guy’s willing to drop into coverage if it deems they’re turning three people in protection to him. He’ll drop out without hesitation and understand the coverage aspect of it, want to pour into that. So I have full faith in Hutch.” Hutchinson is working his way back from a broken tibia and fibula in his left leg. There have been videos of him running as he continues his rehab process. He'll be a player to monitor throughout the remainder of the offseason.
The Detroit Lions placed Aidan Hutchinson on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact
Hutchinson underwent successful emergency surgery after suffering a brutal injury in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula and there is no timeline for his return to play at this time.
Fantasy Impact
The Lions made the announcement on Monday. He is likely to miss the rest of the regular season and potentially all of the postseason as well. It is a brutal hit for the Lions pass rush.
Detroit Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson is expected to remain in Dallas after receiving emergency surgery following a gruesome leg injury suffered in Week 6's win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Hutchinson is expected to be "down for a while," says head coach Dan Campbell, which is to be expected given the nature of the serious injury. According to Fox Sports insider Jordan Schultz, it is expected to be season-ending, but further testing will be done to fully understand the injury's severity. Hutchinson was off to a monster season with 6.5 sacks in five games.
