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Aidan Hutchinson Grabs Knee After Sack Celebration, Heads to Lions Loc
On Sunday, Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson suffered a right knee injury while celebrating a sack of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye at Allianz Arena in Munich during Week 10.
Hutchinson leaped to celebrate the 15-yard line sack, only to have his knee buckle upon landing; he was assisted off the field to a medical tent before heading to the locker room.
FOX Sports reporter Pam Oliver reported Hutchinson walked "cautiously" with a limp during the broadcast, and the team designated him as questionable to return for Week 10.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye also sustained an injury on the same play, requiring backup Tommy DeVito to replace him; physical therapist Jeff Mueller expressed concern regarding a potential ACL injury for Hutchinson.
Hutchinson previously missed 12 contests during the 2024 season due to a left tibia and fibula fracture, and social media reactions immediately highlighted concern over the potential severity of this latest injury.