Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson suffered a brutal leg injury in Sunday’s win against the Dallas Cowboys. Will Hutchinson miss the remainder of the season?
Aidan Hutchinson Injury: Will He Miss Season?
#Lions coach Dan Campbell says Aidan Hutchinson's surgery "went great, which is all good news."
"It's 4-6 months…but I would never count Hutch out. Ever."
Says if anybody could make it back, it would be him.
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) October 14, 2024
Campbell informed reporters that Hutchinson will need about four to six months to recover from the leg injury. Despite the long recovery timeline, Campbell is not willing to rule Hutchinson out for the season yet.
“I would never count Hutch out. Ever,” Campbell said via Nolan Bianchi. “So, probably a long road, but I would never count him out, and I would say if anybody can make it back, it’d be him.”
In the third quarter of Detroit’s 47-9 victory over Dallas, Hutchinson’s leg snapped when it collided with his teammate Alim McNeill’s shin.
Hutchinson suffered a fractured tibia and fibula that required immediate surgery in Dallas.
In five games, Hutchinson was putting together a strong case for Defensive Player of the Year thanks to his NFL-leading 7.0 sacks. Hutchinson also led the league in pressures and pass rush win rate heading into Week 6.
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Look away if squeamish.
Concern for left Tibia/Fibula fracture after impact with his teammates shin.Often see these in MMA with the shin block during leg kicks. Brutal injury.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/i493KtvET6
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) October 13, 2024
Who will replace Hutchinson with his season likely over?
The trio of Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Pascal, and rookie Isaac Ukwu are expected to see increased roles in Hutchinson’s absence.
Defensive tackle Alim McNeill has been solid, registering two sacks against the Cowboys.
With a Super Bowl roster, the Lions might have to trade for another defensive end to replace Hutchinson.
Would the Las Vegas Raiders be willing to part with Maxx Crosby? Are the New York Jets looking to move Haason Reddick if this holdout continues?
The Lions (4-1) face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7.
