Aidan Hutchinson extension: What new contract could look like for Lions star defensive end

Aidan Hutchinson' Injury Update Could Force Cowboys' Hand In All-Pro's Extension

The Dallas Cowboys have still yet to sign 2 x All Pro and former Defensive Rookie of the Year, Micah Parsons, to a long term extension. And after missing opportunities to sign him last offseason and earlier this past offseason, the benchmark for the highest paid defensive players has now risen by nearly 20%, with Myles Garrett now earning $40 million/year. 2022 second overall pick, the Detroit Lions‘ Aidan Hutchinson, was cleared for football ac…

Aidan Hutchinson extension: What new contract could look like for Lions star defensive end

Hutchinson will cash in, but when?

Lions, Aidan Hutchinson Likely To Accelerate Extension Talks

Aidan Hutchinson confirmed yesterday that he has received full medical clearance. That positive but expected development will allow his attention to turn to the matter of a Lions extension. The expectation remained amongst team and player that a full recovery would take place well in advance of the 2025 campaign. With that now being official, a long-term pact can be sought by both parties. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes that while some extens…

Healthy Aidan Hutchinson Sets Stage for MASSIVE Payday With Lions

The Detroit Lions already exercised Aidan Hutchinson’s fifth-year option, locking him in through 2026 at a projected $20.86 million salary for that season. Now, with the 24-year-old edge rusher medically cleared from last year’s fractured tibia-fibula, general manager Brad Holmes can shift his full focus to a long-term extension that—per multiple reports—could land in the $150 million range. Injury timeline & recovery Oct. 14, 2024: Hutchinson …