Detroit Lions defensive star Aidan Hutchinson suffered a suspected broken leg against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Hutchinson, the NFL’s sack leader, suffered the injury early in the third quarter as he tried to tackle Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
The 24-year-old’s leg snapped as it collided with teammate Alim McNeill, who was coming from the other direction
As Hutchinson fell to the ground he winced in clear pain while the damage was obvious on replays.
Both sets of players took a knee next to him and said prayers while Hutchinson was given medical treatment.
Detroit Lions defensive star Aidan Hutchinson suffered a suspected broken leg on Sunday
Hutchinson was clearly in agony on the floor as medics rushed onto the field to help him
Both sets of players said prayers for Hutchinson before he was carted off the field
FOX refused to show replays of the incident while former NFL star JJ Watt posted on social media that the injury was ‘horrific’.
Hutchinson was drafted with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL draft and has proven to be a transformative presence for the Lions, who are Super Bowl contenders this season.
If he has broken his leg, it will likely be the end of Hutchinson’s season after just six games.
The Lions were in full control when the incident happened after roaring into a huge 34-6 lead at AT&T Stadium.
They will move to 4-1 for the season with a win of the Cowboys but losing Hutchinson for the rest of the season will be a huge blow.
More to follow.
Hutchinson was drafted with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL draft and has proven to be a star
Hutchinson (left) suffered the injury early in the third quarter as he tried to tackle Dak Prescott
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