Aidan Hutchinson

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) could return this season if the team makes the Super Bowl.

A source told Schefter he would be surprised if Hutchinson didn’t return, contingent on the Lions making the Super Bowl. Head coach Dan Campbell said Hutchinson has a four to six-month recovery ahead of him but didn’t go as far as to rule him out for the rest of the season. All of this is great news for Hutchinson’s ability to play in the 2025 season, but he is still an underdog to take the field again this year. The Lions could be active ahead of the trade deadline in an effort to replace some of Hutchinson’s elite pass-rushing production.