The Detroit Lions formally moved star defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson to the injured reserve listing on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old pass-rusher, who suffered a leg harm within the Lions’ 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, doubtless will likely be out for the rest of the season as he recovers from a damaged tibia and fibula.
Hutchinson was carted off the sector within the third quarter of Sunday’s recreation and underwent surgical procedure at Baylor White Medical Center earlier than returning to Detroit. On Monday, coach Dan Campbell confirmed: “The surgical procedure went nice – it is all excellent news.”
Campbell additionally went on to say that whereas the massive man is out for a while, he is not fully writing off Hutchinson’s 2024 season.
“It’s in all probability 4-6 months, however I might by no means rely Hutch out. It hurts, but when anybody can come again, it is him,” Campbell mentioned.
Hutchinson entered the sport because the NFL chief in sacks with 6.5. Even if he returns in January for a potential playoff run, the Lions should discover a approach to change his move rush earlier than then. The easy reply is to commerce for somebody like Raiders star Maxx Crosby, however Campbell does not count on normal supervisor Brad Holmes to hurry into something.
“(Injuries) occur yearly and Brad is all the time in search of methods to get higher,” he mentioned. “Is there anybody on the market who can probably assist us? At what value? It needs to be proper, the whole lot needs to be proper. Honestly, I imagine within the guys which are right here.
“We are trying and evaluating.”
“The Facility” co-host Chase Daniel believes fellow Detroit D-lineman Alim McNeil could possibly ease a few of the Lions’ ache, calling him a “star within the making” after watching him go toe-to-toe in opposition to Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin.
Meanwhile, New York Jets holdout Hasson Reddick has additionally been floated as a potential resolution to assist fill the Lions’ newest gap, as he was given permission to hunt a commerce on Tuesday.
The Lions are No. 2 within the NFC North with a 4-1 document and based on FOX NFL reporter Dave Helman, other than Hutchinson’s harm, Detroit followers ought to really feel good.
“It’s not a protracted listing of groups you are feeling higher about than the Detroit Lions,” Helman mentioned.
The Lions may have their palms full Sunday as they tackle an NFC North foe, the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff is at 1pm ET and can air on FOX.
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The Associated Press contributed to this text.
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