Could Aidan Hutchinson Return This Season? Here’s What We Know
Could Aidan Hutchinson be back on the field this January? According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Detroit Lions are “holding out hope” their defensive superstar will return for…
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 30: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions while playing the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field on September 30, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Gregory Shamus/ Getty ImagesCould Aidan Hutchinson be back on the field this January?
According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Detroit Lions are "holding out hope" their defensive superstar will return for the NFC Championship on Jan. 27, 2025.
Yes, Aidan Hutchinson might suit up again after that devastating injury in October.
The Injury That Shook Detroit
Let’s rewind.
On Oct. 13, during a heated matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Hutchinson went down hard while sacking QB Dak Prescott. The result? A fractured tibia AND fibula. Brutal.
Since then, he’s been sidelined. BUT there’s a light at the end of this tunnel.
The Doctor's Take
Dr. Christopher Cooke, chief of sports medicine at the Detroit Medical Center, weighed in on Hutchinson’s odds for a comeback. His exact words?
“Athletes like Aidan Hutchinson who undergo surgery for this injury have over a 91% chance of returning to the NFL.”
He even broke it down further:
- Most players bounce back within 3-24 months.
- The second round of the playoffs? That’s three months post-injury.
- The Super Bowl? Four months.
This is NOT some pipe dream. This is science, people.
The Lions Are On Fire
Since Hutchinson went down, the Lions haven’t just been surviving—they’ve been DOMINATING.
With eight straight wins, Detroit (12-1) is holding tight to the NFC’s No. 1 seed. But the race is CLOSE, with Philly and Minnesota just one game behind.
The next challenge? The Buffalo Bills (10-3) this Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is at 4:25 PM.
What’s Next?
Hutchinson’s potential return could be the spark the Lions need to chase the ultimate prize… the Lombardi Trophy.
So, is he coming back in time for the NFC Championship? The Super Bowl?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—Detroit is READY.
Stay tuned. This story is far from over.
