Aidan Hutchinson suffers non-contact knee injury while celebrating sack

Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson has been enjoying life as a healthy athlete this season following years of battling different ailments, but the former Michigan defensive lineman may have just suffered a new injury.

The Patriots and Lions are squaring off Sunday morning in Germany, with the latter holding a sizable lead late in the fourth quarter.

But an international victory may come at a cost for Detroit, as Hutchinson left the field after celebrating a sack with a Mario-like leap into the air. The star pass-rusher landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed at his right knee upon hitting the ground.

Hutchinson was taken to the locker room and has already been ruled out for the remainder of this game.

If Hutchinson’s injury is severe, it may heavily impact the Lions’ chances of making a deep postseason run. The fifth-year player has recorded 5 sacks through 8 games this year and is an integral part of the Detroit defense.

Hutchinson had previously missed much of the 2024 campaign due to injury as well, appearing in just 5 games that season. Otherwise, the defensive end has suited up in 17 games for every other year he’s been in the league,

Following the matchup in Germany, the Lions will begin a two-game homestand against

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.