Before the Detroit Lions’ Week 10 game against the New England Patriots in Germany, star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson spoke about recovering from the serious leg injury that ended his 2024 season. He said losing the ability to run and walk normally was humbling: one moment he was playing football at the highest level, and the next he could barely get to the bathroom. The experience, he explained, made him more grateful for his health and gave him a new perspective.
Hutchinson fractured his left tibia and fibula in a Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys while attempting to sack quarterback Dak Prescott. It was the first major injury of his NFL career, sidelining him for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. He returned the following season, played well throughout the 2025 campaign, and earned a Pro Bowl selection.
During the first half of the game against New England, Hutchinson sacked quarterback Drake Maye. As he jumped to celebrate, his right knee appeared to buckle on landing. He fell to the turf holding his right leg, then limped off the field.
The injury appeared concerning, but the team had not provided a confirmation or update at the time. Hutchinson’s 2024 injury affected his left leg; the apparent injury in the game against the Patriots was to his right leg.
