Aidan Hutchinson endorses DJ Wonnum's pass-rush impact

Hutchinson tops NFL edge defenders with a 91.4 grade.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"It's fun to watch." -Aidan Hutchinson on DJ Wonnum https://t.co/vVQ3FBGWty Via @Lions on X

What happened: Aidan Hutchinson praised defensive end DJ Wonnum's recent play along the defensive front.

Why it matters: Fresh off setting the franchise career record for quarterback hits, Hutchinson commands constant double-teams on the edge. Consistent disruption from Wonnum on the opposite side penalizes offenses that slide pass protection toward Hutchinson.

By the numbers: Hutchinson ranks first among NFL edge defenders with a 91.4 grade as of Oct. 20, 2026, and tallied 32 quarterback pressures through Oct. 14.

What to watch: Hutchinson and Wonnum return to regular-season action on the defensive line in Week 8.

Sources

@Lions 2026-10-22T17:03:15.171853+00:00

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