A quick check-in on two key Lions defenders coming off injuries to start the month.
AIDAN HUTCHINSONOctober 13, 2024: Left tibia/fibula fractureApril 11, 2025: Interview at the Masters – 6 months post injury
During this interview, Hutchinson stated he has no pain with walking. This is good news as one of the potential side effects of tib/fib surgery is knee/leg pain due to the intramedullary rod. During surgery, this rod is inserted through the anterior portion of the knee and into the center of the tibia thus stabilizing the tibia for healing. If he can dodge this side effect, that is a hurdle cleared towards a full recovery.
May 1, 2025: Rehab video 6.5 months post injury
This video shows by far his most intense workouts to date. What’s notable compared to his previous rehab video is that he has progressed to fast-twitch workouts involving jumping, sprinting, and bursting off the line. A big part of his elite game is his quickness and explosiveness, so it’s great to see him entering this stage of rehab.
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He still has some deficiencies as there appears to be a slight hitch in his gait. His left leg is still weaker and possibly less coordinated, but those issues should improve quickly.
Outlook
Next on the team schedule is OTA (organized team activities) on May 28-30. Hutchinson should participate at least in limited fashion. If he is limited, that’s not a cause for concern as there is no rehab urgency with the season still four months away. Expect him to be full-go for training camp.
Off the field, there is still business left to be done as I expect the Lions to give him the biggest non-QB contract in NFL history this offseason.
AMIK ROBERTSONJanuary 18, 2025: Left humerus fractureApril 12, 2025: Instagram post – 3 months post injury
Amik Robertson insta rehab
Robertson has been posting confident messages lately. At three months, the fracture should be healed and he likely participates fully in OTA on May 28. I expect a full recovery with no concerns heading into next season.
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With only one year left on his deal, he could be a candidate for an extension as he enters next season at just 27 years old. But the Lions may try to save salary cap space here with the hopes that Ennis Rakestraw can take over the position in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: May injury rehab updates on Lions Aidan Hutchinson and Amik Robertson