What Does Aidan Hutchinson Mean For the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of the most dominating wins in franchise history against the Dallas Cowboys. The Lions could do nothing wrong, racking up a 47-9 victory versus the Boys. The Lions may have convincingly won the game on Jerry Jones’s 82nd birthday, but they also suffered a huge loss. Superstar defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sustained a broken leg in the third quarter, resulting in a most likely season-ending injury.

Aidan Hutchinson’s Injury Impact

Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas CPhoto by© Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will likely miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season after being carted off on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Hutch collected his 7.5 sack of the season and is coming off being named September’s NFC Defensive Player of the Month. Hutchinson was also the league leader in quarterback pressures.

This will be a significant loss for the Lions, who have the “next man up” mentality. Fellow defensive lineman Marcus Davenport has already been on injury reserve, and now, with the injury to Hutchinson, the position in Detroit is running thin.

Aidan Hutchinson is not only the Lion’s most important player on the defensive side of the ball but is also one of the best defensive players in the entire NFL. Hutchinson’s absence, probably only second to Jared Goff on the team, is the biggest loss that the team could afford.

NFL analysts are saying this injury to the Lions standout may have just cost them their Super Bowl chances. That is the impact that Aidan Hutchinson has on this entire team. His relentless motor-like energy and pass-rushing skills make the whole defense better. Hutch is not only the most skillful player on the defense, but he is a locker-room leader as well, which sets the tone for the Detroit Lions.

Handling the Loss of Hutch for the Lions

Detroit Lions fans are wondering how the front office and coaching staff are going to handle the loss of Aidan Hutchinson. Coach Dan Campbell is going forward with the “next man up” mindset, but is there a player or combination of players that can pick up the load that Aidan Hutchinson accounts for? Fans are skeptical that the defensive line for the Lions is running thin and the team needs to fill the void with a trade.

Dan Orlovsky of ESPN was quoted saying that Detroit needs to call the Las Vegas Raiders to inquire about the availability of Michigan native Maxx Crosby. Crosby notably has said he would entertain the thought of playing for the Lions if he wasn’t a Raider. That could be one avenue the Lions pursue.

Another is calling the Cleveland Browns and seeing if they are willing to part ways with Myles Garrett. According to Adam Schefter, the Lions don’t want to “mortgage” their future in an attempt to find a replacement for Aidan Hutchinson. With the Browns and Raiders already moving key offensive players (Adams and Cooper), does that leave the door open for talks on their superstar edge rushers?

Final Thoughts

The Detroit Lions need to figure out how they are going to move forward this season without superstar Aidan Hutchinson. The Super Bowl window for this team is now, and the door shuts quickly in the NFL. There is the belief by fans that the current depth chart will not be able to come close to what Aidan Hutchinson brings to the table for this Lions team.

Brad Holmes comes from a team that had the notorious saying, “F those picks,” does he and the Detroit Lions need to make a move to have a chance at the title? The front office has a little bit of time to make the decision, with the trade deadline looming on November 5th. Brad Holmes should get on the phone and start dialing.

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Article originally written by Bobby Kaboose