Good News Emerges on Aidan Hutchinson Before Lions Season Opener

Good News Emerges on Aidan Hutchinson Before Lions Season Opener

The Detroit Lions could be one step closer to locking down star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson for the long term. The team had been in negotiations with Hutchinson’s representatives for a contract extension expected to reach nine figures. Though the two sides did not appear to get a deal done in time for the start of the season, an NFL insider provided a positive report early on Sunday that a contract could be coming soon for the 25-year-old. Lio…

Why Aidan Hutchinson Has Not Signed Contract Extension With Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions and Aidan Hutchinson have been in contract talks for months, but as Week 1 kicks off, no extension is in place. That doesn’t mean things have soured; in fact, sources describe negotiations as professional and amicable. Still, Lions fans are understandably anxious to see their defensive cornerstone secured long-term. So why hasn’t a deal happened yet? The Dialogue Is Ongoing General manager Brad Holmes has confirmed discussions …

Lions Not Expected To Sign DE Aidan Hutchinson To Extension Before Season

Adam Schefter reports that while the Lions and DE Aidan Hutchinson  have had positive contract conversations, the two parties are not expected to reach a deal on a long-term extension before Week 1. Ian Rapoport adds that negotiations have been “professional and amicable” up to this point and notes that Detroit has done deals during the season in the past.   The Lions season officially kicks off tomorrow against the Packers, but it sounds like t…