Aidan Hutchinson, the star EDGE rusher for the Detroit Lions, has recently shed some light on his recovery journey post-injury. During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Hutchinson, reflecting on his Super Bowl dreams, admitted that his chances of playing in the iconic game were slim due to his ongoing recovery from a broken leg. The injury, sustained in a Week 7 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, was a result of an unfortunate friendly-fire incident.

Despite the buzz around a potential return during a hopeful Lions playoff run, it was not meant to be. The Lions’ defense was riddled with injuries, which played a part in their early playoff exit at the hands of the Washington Commanders. Hutchinson, for his part, has shown nothing but resilience and focus as he prepares for the upcoming season.

In talking about his rehabilitation process, Hutchinson mentioned, “I feel good. I’ll be wrapping up rehab pretty soon.”

While there’s lingering disappointment from being forced out of action last season, he channels his energy into future endeavors. “It hurt,” Hutchinson expressed with a mix of determination and reflection.

“Despite the pain, being ripped out of that season and knowing what I could’ve done, and what could’ve been, that’s what I had the hardest time with.”

As he gears up for year four with the Lions, Hutchinson is all set to bring his A-game, promising an exciting chapter ahead. At just the start of his NFL journey, he exudes confidence and readiness to unleash his potential on the field, reassuring Lions fans of the promising road that lies ahead.