They may have some extra incentive to push hard for a Super Bowl now, though... NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that there is a chance that Hutchinson can return in time for the Super Bowl, should the Lions make it that far.

Hutchinson has a long recovery ahead of him and having a Super-sized pot of gold at the end of the rainbow will be excellent for his mental health. He’ll still be able to feel like he is a part of this year’s team. Maintaining positive mental health should always be a major factor in any player decision.

Sources close to Aidan Hutchinson believe the Lions standout defensive end will have a realistic chance to return for the Super Bowl if Detroit advances that far. One source went so far as to tell ESPN that,