BREAKING: LIONS, AIDAN HUTCHINSON EYE MASSIVE EXTENSION DEAL
The Detroit Lions know what they have in edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and aren’t going to let him sniff free agency.
Their only questions are how much to pay the fourth-year defensive end and when, as he is now eligible to ink a contract extension.
“Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson looks destined for a new deal. Both sides have had exploratory discussions about an extension,” Jeremy Fowler of ESPN wrote Wednesday, October 8. “Top pass rushers now make quarterback money, punctuated by Micah Parsons‘ four-year, $186 million deal with Green Bay.”
Fowler predicted that Hutchinson will earn a massive contract somewhere in the range of Parsons’ historic deal, which represents the most money any non-QB has ever received.
“While I’m not sure Hutchinson tops that number, he’ll be among the highest paid at his position whenever this deal gets done,” Fowler continued. “He looked destined for a Defensive Player of the Year award last season before suffering a leg injury in mid-October, and he has picked up where he left off with five sacks and three forced fumbles through five games. Detroit has shown an eagerness to extend its marquee players, and there’s none bigger than Hutchinson.”
Dan Campbell Denies Lions Complained to NFL About How Teams Played Aidan Hutchinson Early in Season
Hutchinson’s leg injury occurred in Week 5 of last year and kept him off the field until Week 1 of this season.
Detroit began the campaign with a road game against the Green Bay Packers, which it lost ahead of a blowout win in the home opener against the Chicago Bears. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported in Week 3 that the Lions observed players hitting Hutchinson in unsafe ways.
“Clearly people have noticed some of these plays, and the Lions want the league office to notice as well,” Schefter said, asserting that Detroit asked the NFL to look into the matter.
Head coach Dan Campbell responded to a question about that report on Wednesday and denied its veracity entirely.
“That’s a bogus report,” Campbell said. “I don’t know where that came from. Nobody from here ever did that. That’s bull.”
Aidan Hutchinson Still Only Real Pass-Rush Threat on Lions’ Defense
Hutchinson started the year slowly at Lambeau Field, but has ramped up his play in the four games since.
He has amassed 12 QB hits and five tackles for loss to go along with the aforementioned five sacks and three forced fumbles. The Lions are 4-1, with four straight victories after losing soundly to the Packers in Week 1.
Detroit faced legitimate preseason questions about whether its defense could generate a consistent pass rush after letting Za’Darius Smith walk in free agency. Those questions were founded, as the Lions have just eight sacks as a team through five games, tying them for 23rd in the NFL in that category.
But the defense has been good enough behind a juggernaut offense that has produced an average of more than 40 points per game over the last month. That said, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the schedule the next two weeks before Detroit hits its bye, and the Lions will take on those perennial playoff teams down their top two starting cornerbacks in D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold.
Those absences will ratchet up the pressure on Hutchinson to disrupt opposing pockets, as the edge rush is the best way to negate a weak secondary, and he represents by far the biggest threat on the defense in that regard.
Dak Prescott Defends Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance: "Music Should Bring Us All Together"
“Music isn’t about dividing us—it’s about uniting us,” says Prescott as he supports Bad Bunny’s halftime show ahead of Super Bowl 2026.
As the buzz surrounding Super Bowl 2026 continues to grow, the announcement of Puerto Rican reggaeton icon Bad Bunny as the halftime show headliner has ignited passionate discussions across the sports and music worlds. Among those stepping up in defense of Bad Bunny is
Bad Bunny, one of the biggest names in global music, is set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2026. However, his inclusion has sparked some controversy, particularly from critics like former racecar driver
In response, Dak Prescott defended Bad Bunny’s performance, emphasizing music’s ability to unite people from all walks of life. "Music has always been about connection," Prescott stated. "It’s about bringing people together, not dividing them. Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl isn’t just for people who speak Spanish—it’s for everyone. It’s about celebrating culture, celebrating music, and showing that even though we come from different backgrounds, we can all be united by the power of music."
Prescott also pointed out that the Super Bowl is a global event, watched by millions around the world, and it should reflect the diversity of its audience. “The Super Bowl is not just for one group of people; it’s for everyone,” Prescott added. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures that make up this country and the world. Bad Bunny is bringing his culture to a stage that reaches people everywhere, and that’s something we should embrace.”
The controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s performance intensified when the artist revealed that he would avoid performing in the continental U.S. during his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, citing concerns about the political climate and the increase in ICE activity under the previous administration. Despite this, the Super Bowl remains an exception, offering Bad Bunny the chance to perform on one of the biggest stages in the world.
For Prescott, the focus should always be on music’s true power—to bring people together, regardless of background or language. "At the end of the day, music speaks to everyone, regardless of the language it’s in," Prescott concluded. "Bad Bunny’s performance is a celebration of who he is, where he comes from, and the culture he represents. That’s something that should be respected. It’s a chance to bring people together through music, and that’s what the Super Bowl is all about."
As Super Bowl 2026 approaches, Prescott’s comments underscore the importance of inclusivity and unity. By defending Bad Bunny, Prescott encourages fans to embrace diversity and recognize the powerful role music plays in uniting people from all walks of life.
