The Detroit Lions have locked up their star pass rusher.
Aidan Hutchinson agreed to a four-year contract extension, his agent announced Wednesday, with multiple reports stating the deal is for $180 million.
The deal includes $141 million guaranteed — the most ever guaranteed to a non-quarterback.
The Detroit Lions extended star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson on Wednesday afternoon. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectHutchinson’s $45 million average salary trails only star Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons for the highest annual earnings among non-QBs, according to Roster Management System. Parsons agreed to a four-year, $186 million deal with Green Bay in August following his blockbuster trade from Dallas, a contract that boasts an average salary of $46.5 million, per Spotrac.
The 25-year-old Hutchinson was the NFL sacks leader last year before suffering a season-ending leg injury in Week 6 against the Cowboys.
Aidan Hutchinson (r.) dives for a fumble against the Buccaneers in October 2025. APDrafted second overall in 2022, Hutchinson started all 17 games in each of his first two seasons, racking up 28.5 sacks and earning a Pro Bowl nod in his sophomore campaign.
Going into 2025, Hutchinson was adamant that his leg injury wouldn’t slow him down — and he was right. He’s rattled off six sacks and four forced fumbles through the team’s first seven games.

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The star edge rusher had previously been signed through the 2026 season, as the team added a fifth-year option to his rookie contract in April.
The Lions, off to an impressive 5-2 start, have wasted no time locking up their burgeoning young core before they hit free agency.
Aidan Hutchinson sacks then-Brown QB Joe Flacco in September 2025. APHutchinson joins defensive tackle Alim McNeill, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and safety Kerby Joseph as the latest young Lions star to receive a long-term extension.
The Lions, coming off a bye week, host the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) on Sunday.






