Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has signed a four-year, $180 million contract, but he says that's not what he's playing for.

While a lot of those numbers are fun to look at and it’s cool and it’s such a blessing, in order for me to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep looking forward, I have to focus on my play and my evolution as a player.

Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard said his team's backup defensive backs played well enough against the Buccaneers they could push for more playing time.

New England received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in return for the veteran safety. The Patriots also sent a seventh-round pick with Dugger to Pittsburgh. Dugger was a second-round pick by the Patriots in 2020 and had been a primary starter for the team since 2021.

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The Detroit Lions have committed $968.5 million to 9 core players, including Aidan Hutchinson, they hope will lead them to the Super Bowl.

The Detroit Lions set the market for defensive ends on Wednesday, announcing a new four-year, $180 million contract extension for star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. The deal places 'Hutch' behind only Micah Parsons of the Green Bay Packers among highest non-quarterback average salaries and his guaranteed $141 million constitutes the highest salary in that same category.