Detroit Lions superstar Aidan Hutchinson shows off in remarkable training video

The expectations for the Detroit Lions are high going into the 2025-2026 season. A 15-2 regular season marred by a disappointing loss in the playoffs to the upstart Washington Commanders has Lions fans counting the days until the new season begins. One of the biggest reasons for the upset in the playoffs last year, as well as the lofty expectations for this upcoming season, is a single player.

That player is former Michigan Wolverine legend Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson was headed for an NFL Defensive Player of the Year-type season before succumbing to a broken leg. Following that injury, the Lions' defense experienced an unprecedented string of injuries on the defensive side of the ball. With Aidan sidelined, the heart of the Lions' defense was missing. They fought valiantly to overcome the injuries and secured a 1-seed in the playoffs. In the end, the injuries caught up, and the Lions bowed out in the first round of the NFL playoffs.