Lions sign star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to contract extension through 2030

Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson on Wednesday to a contract extension through the 2030 season.

The No. 2 overall pick out of Michigan in 2022, Hutchinson has 34 1/2 sacks in 46 career games. He also has 78 quarterback hits, 36 tackles for loss, 11 pass defenses, eight forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and four interceptions.

Hutchinson made the Pro Bowl in 2023 and had 7 1/2 sacks in five games last year before he broke his leg. He has six sacks in seven games this season for the Lions (5-2).

Hutchinson currently leads the NFL in pressures generated (48), quarterback hurries (33) and strip-sacks (three) while also tying for the most forced fumbles (four).

___

AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

 

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links

On Air & Up Next

  • This Morning with Gordon Deal
     
    Go beyond the headlines with the day's first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world
     
  • The Chris Stigall Show
    6:00AM - 9:00AM
     
    Chris Stigall has been talking with his morning audience for years. He's   >>
     
  • The Mike Gallagher Show
    9:00AM - 12:00PM
     
    Mike Gallagher is one of the most listened-to radio talk show hosts in America.   >>
     
  • The Alex Marlow Show
    12:00PM - 1:00PM
     
    In a time when political establishments, globalist bureaucracies, and   >>
     
  • The Scott Jennings Show
     
    Jennings is battle-tested on cable news, a veteran of four presidential   >>
     

See the Full Program Guide