The Detroit Lions signed No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson to his slotted rookie contract, a four-year deal worth a guaranteed $35.7 million, his agent said Monday.
It includes a signing bonus of $23.2 million. The Lions have a fifth-year option, standard for agreements with NFL first-round picks.
Hutchinson is signed in time for the Lions’ rookie minicamp this weekend.
The Lions also reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year deal with seventh-round pick Chase Lucas. The cornerback signed a contract worth $3.76 million.
The Lions drafted defensive players with six of their picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
–Field Level Media
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