Detroit Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson suffered a serious injury during a blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
In the third quarter, Hutchinson sacked Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. However, instead of jumping up to celebrate, Hutchinson remained on the turf and was in visible pain. The Lions later confirmed that the third-year edge rusher broke his tibia during the game, which required him to undergo season-ending surgery.
Despite being thrust into a difficult situation, Hutchinson decided to share an uplifting message via his social media platform.
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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, #97, looks on prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sept. 22, 2024. (Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images)
“In light of Aidan’s injury last night, we want to thank you all for the outpouring of love and well wishes,” the statement read. “Your support through this shocking situation means so much to our family.
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“We are blessed to share that Aidan’s surgery was a success. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who have taken such good care of him. Aidan wants you all to know that his healing and redemption story has begun. He is holding the motto of Detroit close to his heart: resurget cineribus. He will rise from the ashes.”
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, #97, reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2024. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images)
The Lions released a statement saying the defensive lineman should make a “full recovery.”
“Hutchinson will return to Detroit this week and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no timeline for his return to play at this time.”
Lions head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the difficulty of losing a player of Hutchinson’s caliber.
“He’s in good hands right now,” Campbell told reporters on Sunday. “He’s being taken care of. He’ll stay back here. Obviously, he’s going to be down for a little while. That’s tough. That’s hard to lose somebody like him, but we’ll know a lot more after this. Obviously, wish him the best.”
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell puts his hand to his face as he responds to questions about Aidan Hutchinson’s injury during a news conference after his team’s NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Hutchinson has been part of the reason why the Lions’ defense has seen a resurgence since the 2022 season. Detroit selected him with the No. 2 pick of the draft that year, and he immediately came on strong. He was the runner-up for Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022, when he had 9.5 sacks and three interceptions.
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Hutchison finished last season with 11.5 sacks and an interception on his way to the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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