The Detroit Lions have officially married themselves to the one of the top pass rushers in the NFL after agreeing to an extension with Aidan Hutchinson for four years . The deal, first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, comes after months of "amicable" talks between the two sides and after Hutchinson has proved he can remain healthy for a full season after a devastating setback in 2024.
Hutchinson, the Lions' top defender, has quickly become a huge part of their defensive identity. Without another powerful pass rusher in the fold, Hutchinson has been quickly bouncing back from his 2024 broken leg, already gathering up six sacks and four forced fumbles, which leads the NFL currently.