Major Aidan Hutchinson injury update on Detroit Lions playoff status after suffering horror double broken leg
A significant injury update on Detroit Lions standout Aidan Hutchinson has been released.
During NFL Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, the 24-year-old sustained a horrific break to both his tibia and fibula.
As both teams and stunned AT&T Stadium fans watched, the defensive end was wheeled off the field in pain.
His fractured leg was healed and reconstructed after he was sent to emergency surgery.
The edge rusher was expected to miss the remainder of the 2024–25 season.
Despite all the odds, there are now expectations that he might make a surprise comeback THIS season.
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The Lions have already achieved an amazing 12-1 season record.
Among them was a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night football, 34-31.
Despite losing the Defensive Player of the Year candidate early in the season, they have had an incredible year.
However, if Detroit makes it to the Super Bowl, he might still make it, according to ESPN and Amazon Prime sources.
“Sources close to Aidan Hutchinson believe the Lions standout defensive end will have a realistic chance to return for the Super Bowl if Detroit advances that far,” according to Adam Shefter, an insider.
“One source went so far as to tell ESPN that, knowing Hutchinson and his injury, it would be more surprising if he did not make it back for a potential Super Bowl appearance than if he did.”
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Albert Breer, the Amazon host, provided an additional update on Hutchinson’s condition in the interim.
During Thursday’s Lions-Packers broadcast, he stated, “Aidan Hutchinson is another player the defense could be bringing back.”
“He has already begun walking without crutches and sprinting in a pool.
“He has spent every day in the Lions building.
NFL head coach annual salaries
1. Andy Reid, $20 million, Chiefs
2. Broncos star Sean Payton, $18 million
=3. Steelers’ Mike Tomlin, $16 million
=3. $16 million for Jim Harbaugh of the Chargers
5. $15 million for Sean McVay of the Rams
6. Kyle Shanahan, $14 million, 49ers
7. John Harbaugh – Ravens – $12 million
=8. Dan Campbell – Lions – $11 million
=8. $11 million for Sean McDermott of the Bills
10. Mike MacDonald – Seahawks – $10 million
“The expectation is, if they make it to the Super Bowl, Hutchinson will be in uniform.”
Fans had a mixed reaction to the news, with many sceptical about his injury latest.
One said: “Getting a little ahead of ourselves there.”
Another added: “I really believe they are going to go to the SB too much fanfare.”
A third roared: “Let’s gooooo!”
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The Lions sit in first in the NFC North and clinched their playoff spot with the win over the Packers.
They are favorites with some bookmakers to win the Super Bowl, alongside theKansas City Chiefs.
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