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It was only a matter of time until the Detroit Lions awarded star Aidan Hutchinson a massive contract extension. The perennial pass rusher has been on a year in his young career, despite missing the majority of the 2024 season due to injury. More news: Report: Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco Receives Brutal Injury Diagnosis, Return Timeline Even with the missed games in 2024, Hutchinson picked up 28.5 sacks through his first three seasons with the Lions, which equates to a 9.5 sack average per season. In 2025, he is already at six sacks and four forced fumbles through seven games played. Simply put, Hutchinson is a cornerstone for the Lions’ defense, and he will remain with Detroit for the next four seasons at least. The team has awarded the young defensive end a monster four-year, $180 million extension. This also includes $141 million of guaranteed money. Financial details: Aidan Hutchinson is signing a four-year, $180 million extension that incudes $141 million guaranteed, per Hutchinson’s agent @MikeMcCartney7. https://t.co/5xY1F7TLUt— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2025 This contract extension places him at $45 million annually, which now places him second on the list for the pass rush position. Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions reacts as he takes the field in September. Hutchinson might be able to return this season. More news: NFL Insider Predicts Three Teams Will Make Big Splash at Trade Deadline Who Are the Top 5 Highest-Paid Pass Rushers? With Hutchinson now landing a massive $45 million annual deal from the Lions, he is now near the top of the list in terms of the biggest contracts at the position of pass rusher. Here are the top-5 highest-paid pass rushers. Figures provided by overthecap.com. Packers, Micah Parsons – $46.5 million per season Lions, Hutchinson – $45 million per season Steelers, T.J. Watt – $41 million per season Browns, Myles Garrett – $40 million per season Texans, Danielle Hunter – $35.6 million per season Hutchinson has now leapfrogged both Garrett and Watt in total money per season. This should definitely make things far more interesting for the Steelers and Browns in the near future. What Are Aidan Hutchinson’s Stats? Through four and a half seasons, Hutchinson has a total of four interceptions, 11 passes defended, eight forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, 34.5 sacks, 138 total tackles, 36 tackles for loss, and 78 quarterback hits. For more on the Lions, head to Newsweek Sports.
