Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson carted off with apparent serious leg injury

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  • Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 13, 2024, 06:44 PM ET

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      Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter devoted to the Midwest area earlier than switching to his present function in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan College and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan’s Expertise Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He’s a proud mother or father of 1 son, Ethan. You possibly can observe him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

ARLINGTON, Texas — Detroit Lions star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the sector firstly of the third quarter Sunday in a scary scene at AT&T Stadium.

Hutchinson injured his leg on a play in a play through which he was sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Hutchinson’s leg was positioned in an air solid as he was positioned on the cart.

Hutchinson, the second total decide of the 2022 NFL draft, was rapidly dominated out with a decrease leg damage.

Members of the Lions and Cowboys rapidly rallied round Hutchinson as crew docs rushed to his aspect. He completed the sport with three tackles towards Dallas, together with the sack.

His 7.5 sacks this season are additionally probably the most by way of 5 video games by a Lions participant since 1983 (William Homosexual), per ESPN Analysis. Getting into Week 6, Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks, pressures and move rush win fee, though the Lions have been coming off their bye week.


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