Detroit Lions Star Pass player Aidan Hutchinson suffered a serious injury during the winning game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Hutchinson sacked Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the third quarter. However, instead of jumping up to celebrate, Hutchinson remained on the pitch and was in visible pain. The Lions later confirmed that third-year edge rusher had fractured his tibia during the game, requiring his departure. Season-ending surgery.
Despite the difficult situation, Hutchinson decided to share an uplifting message through her social media platform.
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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (#97) looks on before their game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 22, 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo: Matt Cartozian-Imagon)
“In light of Aidan's injury yesterday, we want to thank you all for your love and best wishes” statement It read: “Your support in this tragic situation means the world to our family.
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“We are happy to share that Aidan's surgery was a success. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who took such good care of him. Aidan wants you all to know that his story of healing and redemption has only just begun. He lives by the motto: Detroit close to his heart: He is Ash, get up
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (#97) reacts in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys on October 13, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos by Kevin Zyraj-Imagon)
The Lions released a statement saying the defensive lineman is expected to make a “full recovery.”
“Hutchinson will return to Detroit this week and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no specific time frame for the game at this time.”
Lions head coach Dan Campbell admits it's difficult to lose a player of Hutchinson's caliber.
“He's in good hands now,” Campbell told reporters on Sunday. “She cares about him. It will be here. Of course, he will be depressed for a while. It's difficult. It's hard to lose someone like him, but we'll learn so much more later. Of course, I wish him the best.”
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell puts his hand to his face while answering questions about Aidan Hutchinson's injury during a news conference following his NFL team's game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Hutchinson is one of the reasons for the resurgence of the Lions defense heading into the 2022 season. Detroit selected him with the No. 2 pick in the draft this year and he became an instant powerhouse. He was the runner-up for Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022, recording 9.5 sacks and three interceptions.
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Hutchison finished last season with 11.5 sacks and an interception in the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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