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Aidan Hutchinson’s family releases statement on surgery

Bryce Lazenby

By Bryce Lazenby

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Aidan Hutchinson suffered a season-ending fractured tibia on Sunday.

The elite pass-rusher immediately underwent surgery at a Dallas-area hospitable and will now recover and prepare to play again in 2025.  After a successful surgery, Hutchinson’s family released a statement on social media.

In light of Aidan’s injury last night, we want to
thank you all for the outpouring of love and
well wishes. Your support through this
shocking situation means so much to our
family.

We are blessed to share that Aidan’s surgery
was a success. Thank you to the doctors and
nurses who have taken such good care of him.

Aidan wants you all to know that his healing
and redemption story has begun. He is holding
the motto of Detroit close to heart:
resurget cineribus.

He will rise from the ashes.

Prior to the injury, Hutchinson was leading the league in sacks with 7.5. The edge rusher earned his 1st Pro Bowl bid in 2023 and has blossomed into one of the league’s best pass rushers.

Before being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Michigan native starred for the Wolverines from 2018-21. Hutchinson holds the Michigan single-season sack record with 14. In total, Hutchinson collected 159 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks as a Wolverine.

Hutchinson’s Lions have high expectations for 2024 after reaching the NFC Championship Game last season. The team is sitting at 4-1 overall and look to be in prime position to return to the postseason, even if their best defender is out for the season.

Bryce Lazenby

Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.