Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Has Surgery on Fractured Tibia, Fibula With No Timeline for Return to Field

Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson (97) is checked on by DJ Reader (98) and others after suffering an unknown injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Oct. 13, 2024. Jerome Miron/AP Photo

ARLINGTON, Texas—Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula that he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced Monday.

Hutchinson had the surgery at Baylor White Medical Center in the Dallas area. He will return to Detroit this week and was expected to make a full recovery, the Lions said.