Details on Aidan Hutchinson’s extension with Lions emerge 

Aidan Hutchinson‘s extension with the Detroit Lions set a handful of new benchmarks, including $141M in guaranteed money that set the record for a non-QB. We’re now getting more details on the pact thanks to SI’s Albert Breer (via Patrick Andres of SI.com).

The four-year extension features $180M in new money. The star pass-rusher will earn $45.9M between 2025 and 2026, all fully guaranteed. This total includes $25M in new money. Hutchinson will later be owed $29.55M in 2027, $29.55M in 2028, $49.5M in 2029, and $42M in 2030.

Of the new money, $15M will be paid via a signing bonus, while another $28.4M will be due via an option bonus this March. $55.7M is fully guaranteed at signing.

Much of the money is guaranteed for injury. Beyond that, Hutchinson is attached to $10M fully guaranteed in 2027 (the rest becomes fully guaranteed in March of 2026), $29.55M in 2028 (which vests in March of 2027), and $35.42M in 2029 ($29M vests in March of 2028, with the rest vesting in March of 2029). None of his $42M in 2030 is guaranteed.

What else is included in Aidan Hutchinson‘s extension?

Hutchinson is also due a handful of bonuses. This includes $250K workout bonuses each offseason during the lifetime of the deal. He also has $200K in per-game bonuses each season.

These are hefty commitments that the Lions front office will now have to navigate, and the extension will surely influence their approach to future offseasons. However, this new deal isn’t expected to impact their trade deadline strategy. Dianna Russini of The Athletic says the team’s deadline plans haven’t changed, as the Lions are still seeking a cornerback and pass-rusher.