Aidan Hutchinson Contract Details Revealed

Here is a deeper look at the contract details of Detroit Lions rookie defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson

Author:
John Maakaron
Publish date:
May 9, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

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The Detroit Lions have made the financial commitment to former Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson.

On Monday, Hutchinson's agent broke the news that his client had agreed to a four-year, $35.7 million fully guaranteed contract which includes a $23.2 million signing bonus.

The Lions also have the opportunity to exercise a fifth-year option on the deal for the 2026 season. The decision must be made by May, 2024.

Speaking to reporters in-person 24 hours after being drafted, Hutchinson shared what he learned throughout the draft process.

"I really think it made me learn to just block out the noise even more. It’s something that I had to learn this past season, just staying off social media especially during the season. I think in this process for sure, if you’re too glued to the mock drafts, if you’re too glued to people’s analysis of you, you’re dead," he said. "I think that’s never been how I go about things. I have to be the self-police of myself, and I don’t really give a crap what you say about me.”