Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared unfortunate news regarding defensive end Aidan Hutchinson after he sustained a serious injury during the team’s victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Hutchinson suffered a broken tibia when his left leg twisted awkwardly around a teammate’s leg while making a sack on quarterback Dak Prescott early in the second half of the Lions’ 47-9 win.

Campbell confirmed that Hutchinson was taken to a hospital in the Dallas area for treatment. The tibia is the larger bone in the lower leg, crucial for supporting much of the body’s weight.

Immediate surgery was performed, and Campbell noted that Hutchinson would remain in the hospital overnight and is “in good hands.”

“Clearly, he’s going to be out for a while,” Campbell commented after the game.

“It’s tough to lose someone of his caliber.

We’ll have more information soon, and we obviously wish him a speedy recovery.”

During the injury, Hutchinson was surrounded by teammates as trainers assessed his condition on the field. Players from both teams reached out to him as he was placed on the medical cart.

Before the injury, Hutchinson had an impressive game, recording three tackles, a sack, and three quarterback hits.

This season, Hutchinson leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and 42 pressures, while also contributing to half of the team’s total sacks.

Quarterback Jared Goff expressed his admiration for Hutchinson, stating, “He’s a vital part of our team, a leader who does everything right.

He embodies what you want in a player and teammate. Seeing him go down like that is tough for all of us.”

Running back David Montgomery echoed these sentiments in an interview with FOX reporter Erin Andrews, emphasizing Hutchinson’s importance to the team:

“Aidan is definitely the heartbeat of our team. We’re going to take this personally and want to win for 97.”

The response to Hutchinson’s injury was significant, with many fans and players expressing their support on social media.

The Lions will have to adjust to his absence, but the team remains focused on honoring Hutchinson’s contributions as they continue their season.