DALLAS – The Detroit Lions announced Monday, Oct. 14, that Aidan Hutchinson is expected to make a full recovery after his leg injury during Sunday’s game.
However, there is no current timeline on when he is expected to return to play.
Background: Everything we know about Aidan Hutchinson’s horrific leg injury vs. Cowboys
What happened
The injury happened 3 minutes into the third quarter, with the Lions destroying the Cowboys by a score of 34-6.
Dallas faced a second and five from its own 34-yard line.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott took the snap and barely had time to drop back before Hutchinson was in his face.
Hutchinson wrapped him up, but as they were going to the ground, Hutchinson appeared to let go and flinch in pain.
It was sack No. 7.5 for the former University of Michigan star, which leads the NFL. But Hutchinson stayed on the ground after the play.
The game was delayed for several minutes. Trainers from both teams rushed onto the field and fitted Hutchinson with an air cast.
The FOX broadcast said the replay would not be shown again, due to its graphic nature.
Hutchinson eventually left the field lying on his back on a cart, a massive cast on his leg.
Latest update
The team released a statement Monday morning updating fans on Hutchinson’s condition.
“Aidan Hutchinson underwent a successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula at Baylor White Medical Center in Irving, Texas last night.
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."
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