Aidan Hutchinson Secures Major NFL Contract
Aidan Hutchinson, the talented defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has secured a lucrative NFL contract extension. This agreement not only reflects his recovery from a significant leg injury sustained last season but also solidifies his future with the team.
Aidan Hutchinson’s Contract Summary
The Lions have finalized a four-year contract extension with Hutchinson, extending his tenure to a total of five and a half years. The contract comes packed with enticing financial terms and guarantees.
Contract Details
- Signing Bonus: $15 million (half paid within 30 days, the remainder by January 29, 2026)
- 2025 Base Salary: $611,111 (fully guaranteed)
- 2026 Base Salary: $1.215 million (fully guaranteed)
- 2026 Option Bonus: $28.407 million (fully guaranteed)
- 2026 Workout Bonus: $250,000 (must be earned)
- 2027 Base Salary: $1.26 million (guaranteed for injury, fully guaranteed by the third day of the league year)
- 2027 Option Bonus: $28.29 million (guaranteed for injury)
- 2027 Workout Bonus: $250,000 (must be earned)
- 2027 Per-Game Roster Bonus: $200,000 total (guaranteed for injury)
- 2028 Option Bonus: $28.245 million (guaranteed for injury)
- 2028 Base Salary: $1.305 million (guaranteed for injury)
- 2029 Base Salary: $29.55 million
- 2030 Base Salary: $22 million
Guaranteed Money
The overall contract, valued at $200.483 million through 2030, includes significant guarantees:
- $105.483 million guaranteed through 2028
- $29 million guaranteed for 2029
- Actual guaranteed amount upon signing totals $134.483 million
Financial Breakdown
The new money average for Hutchinson’s contract stands at $45 million. When considering the old money due through 2026, the effective average from signing is approximately $33.413 million.
This contract aligns with the Lions’ typical practice of rewarding players post-draft success. With Hutchinson’s skills and commitment, Detroit aims to build a formidable defense around him for years to come. The Lions’ first opportunity to part ways with Hutchinson without penalty will be following the 2028 season, provided they manage the financial implications carefully.
