Hutchinson (leg, IR) may have a realistic chance to return for a potential Super Bowl appearance if the Lions are able to advance that far, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Lions placed Hutchinson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Hutchinson's surgery on a fractured tibia and fibula went well Sunday, and he is expected to be out 4-6 months, coach Dan Campbell said Monday, Noaln Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Hutchinson (lower leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Hutchinson was carted off the field with a potentially serious lower left leg injury during Sunday's contest in Dallas, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hutchinson recorded six total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.
Hutchinson recorded 51 tackles with 11.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, seven passes defended and one interception over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
Hutchinson recorded five tackles (five solo) including three sacks and a forced fumble in Saturday's 20-19 loss at Dallas.
Hutchinson logged six tackles (two solo), with a sack and a forced fumble during Sunday's 31-26 win versus the Bears.
Hutchinson recorded 1.5 sacks among his three quarterback hits in Thursday's 34-20 win over the Packers.