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Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 13, 2024, 06:44 PM ET
- Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard
ARLINGTON, Texas — Detroit Lions star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field at the beginning of the third quarter Sunday in a scary scene at AT&T Stadium.
Hutchinson injured his leg on a play in a play in which he was sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Hutchinson’s leg appeared to snap above the ankle when it collided with the left leg of teammate Alim McNeill as Hutchinson was pulling Prescott down.
Hutchinson’s leg was placed in an air cast as he was placed on the cart.
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field Sunday after suffering an apparent serious leg injury against the Cowboys. Sam Hodde/Getty Images
Members of the Lions and Cowboys quickly rallied around Hutchinson as team doctors rushed to his side. He finished the game with three tackles against Dallas, including the sack.
Hutchinson, the second overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft, was quickly ruled out with a lower leg injury.
His 7.5 sacks this season are also the most through five games by a Lions player since 1983 (William Gay), per ESPN Research. Entering Week 6, Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks, pressures and pass rush win rate, although the Lions were coming off their bye week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
