Six months after suffering a devastating leg injury, Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson appears to be making remarkable strides in his recovery.
The moment when Hutchinson went down remains etched in fans’ memories – a brutal injury that sidelined one of the NFL’s most promising defensive talents and left many wondering how the Lions’ season might have unfolded differently.
Questions still linger about what could have been.
Would the Detroit Lions have overcome their divisional-round loss to the Washington Commanders with Hutchinson anchoring the defense?
Could they have pushed deeper into the playoffs, perhaps even reaching the Super Bowl?
Those questions gained fresh context on Friday when Hutchinson shared a workout video from the Lions’ Allen Park facility showing him running at what appears to be full speed – a significant milestone in his rehabilitation journey.
“Great News: Lions superstar DE Aidan Hutchinson is MIRACULOUSLY running at full speed again after suffering a broken tibia and fibula this past season,” reporter Dov Kleiman shared.
Great News: Lions superstar DE Aidan Hutchinson is MIRACULOUSLY running at full speed again after suffering a broken tibia and fibula this past season.
One of Detroit’s best players is BACK
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 6, 2025
The progress aligns perfectly with the 4-6 month recovery timeline originally projected by Lions head coach Dan Campbell.
The team’s leadership has expressed optimism throughout the process, with general manager Brad Holmes noting that while he avoids making definitive predictions, Hutchinson’s current mobility and movement patterns are encouraging signs.
Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has added his voice to the chorus of support, expressing confidence in Hutchinson’s eventual return to full health.
Lions fans won’t have to wait much longer for their first glimpse of Hutchinson in action, as the team’s offseason program begins April 22, with the initial OTA practice scheduled for May 28.
His combination of power, technique, and instinct has established him as a uniquely talented defensive force in today’s NFL.
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