Lions' Aidan Hutchinson had surgery to repair broken tibia and fibula, no timetable for return, team says

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The Detroit Lions gave an update on Aidan Hutchinson on Monday after the star defensive lineman suffered a gruesome leg injury during the team’s 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Hutchinson went down in the third quarter after picking up a sack on Dak Prescott. He was in clear pain as he went down and was carted off the field on a backboard.

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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, #97, is attended to by team staff after suffering an unknown injury second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

"Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula at Baylor White Medical Center in Irving, Texas last night," the team said in a statement.

"Hutchinson will return to Detroit this week and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no timeline for his return to play at this time."

The third-year Pro Bowl player still leads the NFL in sacks with 7.5 as he is set to miss at least the remainder of the regular season. He had 19 total tackles and a forced fumble.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, #97, is carted off the field after suffering an unknown injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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"He’s in good hands right now," Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Sunday. "He’s being taken care of. He’ll stay back here. Obviously, he’s going to be down for a little