Adam Schefter Drops Saturday Night Injury Update on Aidan Hutchinson

According to a Saturday night report from NFL Insider Adam Schefter, there’s growing optimism that Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson could return to the field in time for the Super Bowl if the team advances that far. Sources close to the situation are expressing confidence in Hutchinson’s ability to recover, with one source even stating that it would be “more surprising” if Hutchinson did not make it back for the Super Bowl.

Hutchinson, who underwent surgery earlier this week to repair a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg, is currently recovering back in Michigan. While the injury has undoubtedly been a major setback for the Lions’ star, Hutchinson doesn’t see it as severe as the ankle injury he suffered in 2020 while at Michigan. That injury forced him to miss the majority of his junior season, but Hutchinson bounced back stronger than ever, ultimately becoming the second overall pick in the NFL Draft.

The Lions have been thriving this season, and while losing Hutchinson is a blow, fans now have hope that he could return to bolster the team for the biggest game of the year, should they make it that far. Hutchinson’s toughness and determination have never been in doubt, and if the Lions continue their impressive run, the possibility of his Super Bowl return will certainly add fuel to the team’s championship aspirations.