(WXYZ) — The Detroit Lions and standout defensive end Aidan Hutchinson have reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension.
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That's according to several NFL reporters. Tom Pelissero reports that the deal is worth $180 million, which would pay him $45 million per year. He also reports that it comes with $141 million in guarantees, which is the most guaranteed money ever for a player that isn't a quarterback.
Hutchinson, the 2022 first-round pick out of Michigan, has 34.5 sacks in 3 1/2 seasons with the Lions. Before a season-ending injury in 2024, Hutchinson had 7.5 sacks and 19 tackles in just five games.
The Lions previously picked up the fifth-year option on Hutchinson's contract for 2026, meaning he will be with the team through at least 2030.
According to Sportrac, that fifth-year option will pay him more than $19 million.
