Lions' Hutchinson injured celebrating sack in Munich

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 15:49 · Archive

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson injured his right knee while celebrating a sack against New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during an NFL game at Munich's Allianz Arena on Sunday. The injury occurred on the opening drive when Hutchinson sacked Maye on a third-down passing play. As Hutchinson leapt into the air to celebrate with his fist raised, his right knee buckled when he landed on the turf and he crumpled to the field, clutching his knee in pain.

Maye was also injured on the same play, suffering an ankle injury from the sack itself. Both players were taken to the sidelines' medical tent and then to the locker room. The Lions designated Hutchinson as questionable to return with a knee injury, while Maye was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Patriots backup quarterback Tommy DeVito replaced Maye in the lineup.

Hutchinson has been a key defensive player for Detroit this season, recording 23 tackles and five sacks in 2026. The injury echoed a previous serious leg injury: Hutchinson missed all but five games in 2024 after suffering a broken tibia and fibula.

How it is being reported

• Aidan Hutchinson injures knee during sack celebration in brutal Lions blowLions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was injured Sunday celebrating a sack that also knocked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye out of the game.New York Post · 15 Nov, 16:52
• Lions star’s knee buckles celebrating sack of Patriots’ Drake Maye as both injured on same playAidan Hutchinson injured his right knee during a sack celebration at Munich's Allianz Arena on the same play that Drake Maye hurt his ankle.Fox News · 15 Nov, 15:24
• Disaster for Detroit Lions as defensive superstar Aidan Hutchinson appears to suffer leg injury... while celebrating!Detroit Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson suffered a bizarre injury while celebrating a sack during his game in Munich against the New England Patriots.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Nov, 14:51

In this story: Aidan Hutchinson · Drake Maye · Detroit Lions · New England Patriots · Munich · Tommy DeVito

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