He Detroit Lions They are battling a series of injuries and their Super Bowl aspirations are facing a grim reality. But star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson could change the team's fortunes.
Hutchinson underwent surgery in October to repair a fractured tibia and fibula after suffering a serious leg injury during the second half of the Lions' 47-9 victory over the Lions. dallas cowboys October 13.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) is examined by team personnel after being injured in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Despite the nature of his injury, Hutchinson said Wednesday that he is on track to return in time for a Super Bowl appearance.
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“I'm on track toward my goal of returning for the Super Bowl,” Hutchinson said on “The Squeeze” podcast. “I keep telling all the guys when I see them at the facility. I tell them, 'You guys just have to get there and I promise I'll be back.'”
Hutchinson added that when his mother asked him about the reality of him recovering in time, he responded, “There's no other way.”
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on October 13, 2024. (Kevin Jairaj/Image Images)
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Hutchinson is one of six defensive starters who have been sidelined since Week 1. And more than 20 players have been added to injured reserve for the season after last week's tough loss to the Buffalo Bills.
But head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the team doesn't make excuses.
“No one cares,” he said Monday. “No one is going to give us a pass or put an asterisk next to your record.”
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell answers questions about Aidan Hutchinson's injury during a news conference after a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
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The Lions had their 11-game winning streak snapped in a narrow loss to Buffalo. They finish the season with games against the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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