Lions' Hutchinson Carted Off with Broken Tibia
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sustained a broken tibia during Sunday's 47-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Hutchinson was carted off the field after the injury occurred in the third quarter, with the Lions leading 34-6.
A team official confirmed the injury postgame, stating that Hutchinson had a broken tibia. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hutchinson immediately underwent surgery at a Dallas hospital.
"He'll be down for a while," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, as reported by Colton Pouncy of The Athletic.
The 24-year-old, who had been a top contender for Defensive Player of the Year, was seen leaving the field with an air cast on his leg. The injury occurred during a sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, and Hutchinson was later seen telling teammates that he had broken his leg.
Both teams were visibly emotional following the injury, showing support for Hutchinson. The Lions officially ruled him out minutes after the injury.
Hutchinson, the 2022 No. 2 overall pick, currently leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks this season. He was selected for his first Pro Bowl in 2023 after recording a career-high 11.5 sacks. Hutchinson had previously not missed any games due to injury in his NFL career.
The NFL community expressed support for Hutchinson on social media following the news of his injury.**Title: Lions' Hutchinson Carted Off with Broken Tibia**
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sustained a broken tibia during Sunday's 47-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Hutchinson was carted off the field after the injury occurred in the third quarter, with the Lions leading 34-6.
A team official confirmed the injury postgame, stating that Hutchinson had a broken tibia. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hutchinson immediately underwent surgery at a Dallas hospital.
"He'll be down for a while," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, as reported by Colton Pouncy of The Athletic.
The 24-year-old, who had been a top contender for Defensive Player of the Year, was seen leaving the field with an air cast on his leg. The injury occurred during a sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, and Hutchinson was later seen telling teammates that he had broken his leg.
Both teams were visibly emotional following the injury, showing support for Hutchinson. The Lions officially ruled him out minutes after the injury.
Hutchinson, the 2022 No. 2 overall pick, currently leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks this season. He was selected for his first Pro Bowl in 2023 after recording a career-high 11.5 sacks. Hutchinson had previously not missed any games due to injury in his NFL career.
The NFL community expressed support for Hutchinson on social media following the news of his injury.
