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Lions' Aidan Hutchinson Targets 2026 Defensive Player Award

5/31/2026

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Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson said at OTAs that he aims to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2026.
He entered 2024 as the betting favorite for the honor before a leg injury ended his season.
Hutchinson returned in 2025, signed a long-term Lions contract and overcame challenges from contract talks and his injury.
He completed a full offseason to train his body for the 2026 campaign.

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Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson said at OTAs that he aims to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2026.
He entered 2024 as the betting favorite for the honor before a leg injury ended his season.
Hutchinson returned in 2025, signed a long-term Lions contract and overcame challenges from contract talks and his injury.
He completed a full offseason to train his body for the 2026 campaign.