ALLEN PARK -- When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Aidan Hutchinson paused before answering a question about his dominant start to the 2025 season.

In that brief moment before answering, Hutchinson appeared to be reflecting on the nearly yearlong grind it took to get back to the moment of being recognized once again as one of the league’s best at his position.

Through four games, the Detroit Lions’ pass rusher is among the NFL’s leaders in sacks with four. For the second straight year around this time, betting odds have him as the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year.

“It’s great. I feel like we’ve been getting it going and it’s been productive,” Hutchinson said. “It’s been fun going out there as a D-line. And really, it’s not just me, it’s a lot of players on our defense wh

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