Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed EDGE Aidan Hutchinson to a contract extension through the 2030 season. Additional contract terms were not disclosed. Hutchinson originally came to Detroit as the second-overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan. Since then, he has appeared in 46 career games and recorded 138 tackles …
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What edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson extension means for Detroit Lions’ defense
After missing most of last season with a broken leg, Hutchinson has returned to form in 2025 and is a big reason why the Lions rank fifth in the league in sacks and are top 10 in total defense (eighth). He and Al-Quadin Muhammad (5.0 sacks) form one of the more productive edge duos in the NFL through the first …
Read More »Lions to give Aidan Hutchinson non-QB record of $141m in guaranteed money | Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are signing star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year, $180m contract extension, his agent said on Wednesday. The Lions have not yet corroborated the figures, but did post a meme of Hutchinson dancing on the team’s official X account. The reported $141m guaranteed is the highest ever among non-quarterbacks and the $45m average salary trails only the …
Read More »Aidan Hutchinson: Detroit Lions’ defensive end agrees record contract for non-quarterback
Aidan Hutchinson has agreed a four-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions which includes an NFL record for the highest guaranteed salary for a non-quarterback. The defensive end’s new contract is worth a total of $180m (£135.9m), with $141m (£106.5m) guaranteed. Micah Parsons remains the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback after being traded to the Green Bay Packers in August, but his …
Read More »Aidan Hutchinson, Lions agree to 4-year extension worth $180 million, his agent says
The Detroit Lions are signing star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year contract extension, per his agent Mike McCartney. Hutchinson’s deal is worth $180 million, including $141 million guaranteed, according to McCartney. The guaranteed money is the most-ever for a non-quarterback. Terms: Aidan Hutchinson agreed to a four-year deal worth $180M with $141M guaranteed, per @MikeMcCartney7. pic.twitter.com/QWR3eq2v3R — Dianna …
Read More »Lions, Aidan Hutchinson agree to four-year extension
Aidan Hutchinson isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Lions have agreed to a four-year contract extension with Hutchinson, agent Mike McCartney announced on social media on Wednesday. Multiple initial reports indicate Hutchinson’s deal is worth $180 million with $141 million in guarantees. Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2022 draft, has developed into one of the league’s best …
Read More »Detroit Lions, Aidan Hutchinson agree to contract extension
Aidan Hutchinson will be a Detroit Lion for the foreseeable future. Per several reports, the Lions and Hutchinson have agreed upon a four-year extension. As of this publication, details have not emerged on the compensation. UPDATE: Per Adam Schefter, the contract is worth $180 million over four years, an average of $45 million a year. $141 million of that is …
Read More »Don’t expect Aidan Hutchinson to drop into coverage much anymore
One of the more heavily-criticized plays from the Detroit Lions defense in their 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers happened on the very first drive. The Packers, at the Lions’ 42-yard line, were facing a third-and-6. The Lions were showing pressure from two linebackers up the A-gap, in the hopes to pressure quarterback Jordan Love into a quick throw. …
Read More »Aidan Hutchinson staying “hands-off” with contract extension process
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is closing in on his first game action since breaking his leg last year and making sure he’s at peak strength for the coming season is his main focus right now. Hutchinson clarified that is the case on Thursday after being asked where things stand in terms of a possible contract extension. Hutchinson became eligible …
Read More »Detroit Lions training camp observations Day 5: Aidan Hutchinson shines as pads come on
The Detroit Lions welcomed in their “friends and family” to Allen Park on Friday, as the team suited up in pads for Day 5 of training camp. Participation Report After leaving practice early on Thursday, both Terrion Arnold (calf) and Derrick Barnes (finger) were back on the practice field on Friday and looked no worse for wear. While no players …
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