Latest Aidan Hutchinson News

Lions lose starting LB Alex Anzalone for 6 to 8 weeks with broken forearm

Nov. 17, 2024 17:40 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone broke his left forearm Sunday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries. Anzalone had three solo tackles and assisted on two stops during Detroit's 52-6 win over the...

Newly acquired Za'Darius Smith will report to Lions on Friday

Nov. 06, 2024 16:46 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game. They got him to win a Super Bowl. That's why, in an unusual move, they welcomed their new defensive end to town by sending him home. Smith won't report to the Lions until Friday and...

NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

Nov. 05, 2024 18:18 PM EST

Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they'll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday's trade deadline at 4...

Browns trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions needing help with pass rush after Aidan Hutchinson's injury

Nov. 05, 2024 15:06 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Za'Darius Smith re-signed with Cleveland to chase a Super Bowl title, never imagining he'd take a detour through Detroit. With their season in shambles, the Browns agreed to trade the experienced edge rusher on Tuesday to the NFC North-leading Lions, who needed to...

Lions looking like a contender as expected, leaning on Jared Goff's arm, run game and playmaking DBs

Nov. 04, 2024 19:13 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender. “I feel like we can beat anybody in the league,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. Detroit is 7-1 for the first time since 1956 despite its defense...

Lions need to keep getting big plays in all phases to win the tough NFC North

Oct. 21, 2024 18:47 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were about to fall to drop to 4-2 and lose crucial ground to the unbeaten Vikings. With five minutes left and Minnesota leading 29-28, the Lions were facing fourth-and-20 at their own 20. Not even Dan Campbell was willing to go for it in that...

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions

Oct. 17, 2024 12:37 PM EDT

Detroit (4-1) at Minnesota (5-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 1½. Against the spread: Lions 4-1; Vikings 5-0. Series record: Vikings lead 80-43-2. Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 30-20 on Jan. 7,...

Lions try to stay positive after losing Aidan Hutchinson to broken leg

Oct. 14, 2024 18:30 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions should have been in a celebratory mood on Monday. After all, they had just beaten the Dallas Cowboys 47-9, their most dominant performance of the Dan Campbell era. Fox broadcaster Tom Brady said he believed they were the best team in the NFC. ...

Aidan Hutchinson likely down 4-6 months with broken leg, Lions coach Dan Campbell says

Oct. 14, 2024 16:03 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson is likely done playing this year because of the leg injury he sustained against the Cowboys, but surgery to repair his fractured tibia and fibula “went great” and Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday he isn't ready to declare his star pass rusher out...

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss

Oct. 13, 2024 21:31 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jared Goff's completion streak ended on his first throw. By then, the Detroit Lions had already started throwing shade about the hotly disputed 2-point conversion from their loss at the Dallas Cowboys nine months earlier. Goff went on to throw...