Lions' Aidan Hutchinson lands 4-year extension, reportedly for $180M

Field Level Media|published: Wed 29th October, 21:27 2025

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) waves at fans after 24-9 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

The Detroit Lions gave star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson a four-year contract extension on Wednesday, reportedly making him the NFL's richest non-quarterback in terms of guaranteed money.

The team confirmed Hutchinson's extension that will run through 2030, though it didn't announce financial terms.

According to multiple media reports, the deal is worth $180 million, including $141 million guaranteed. The $45 million average salary trails only the Green Bay Packers' Micah Parsons ($46.5 million) among non-QBs.

Hutchinson has recorded six sacks, a league-leading four forced fumbles and 13 quarterback hits through seven starts this season with the Lions (5-2).

The 25-year-old defensive end has 34.5 sacks, 78 QB hits, 138 tackles, eight forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, four interceptions and 11 passes defensed in 46 career games (all starts). He made the Pro Bowl in 2023 but missed the last 12 games in 2024 after fracturing his leg in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, already had been signed for $20.86 million for next season on the fifth-year option in his rookie contract.

--Field Level Media

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