Aidan Hutchinson Shows Promising Rehab Progress After Broken Leg Injury

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is making significant strides in his rehabilitation following a severe leg injury. Hutchinson suffered a fractured left tibia and fibula in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, an injury that was initially thought to be season-ending. However, the young defensive star is determined to defy those odds.

Just over a month since the injury, Hutchinson has begun bearing weight on his surgically repaired leg in a rehab pool. This aquatic work is a crucial step in his recovery process, as evidenced by a video he posted on his Instagram with the caption “One step at a time.”

Despite the challenging road ahead, with a recovery timetable of 4-to-6 months, there is optimism that Hutchinson could return to the field if the Lions make it to the Super Bowl in February. Head coach Dan Campbell has expressed confidence in Hutchinson’s ability to recover quickly, saying, “I would never count Hutch out, ever. So, yeah, probably a long road, but I would never count him out. I would say if anybody could make it back, it’d be him.”

Hutchinson’s progress is particularly impressive given his performance before the injury. He had tied for the fifth-most sacks in the league with 7.5 and was fifth in the league with 45 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, despite playing in only a shade more than four and a half games.

The support from his teammates, fans, and the broader community has been a significant motivator for Hutchinson. In an earlier update, he thanked everyone for their videos and messages, stating that the support has been “amazing” and that he is “doing great, just pushing through.”