Lions pick up fifth-year options on Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
- The Detroit Lions exercised 2026 fifth-year options for Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams Friday.
- This decision secures both former 2022 first-round draft picks through the 2026 NFL season.
- Hutchinson, a Pro Bowl defensive end, has played a significant role on defense since joining the team.
- Hutchinson's 2026 option carries a salary of $20.8 million, and Williams' option is $15.5 million.
- Exercising the options provides the team financial flexibility while evaluating potential long-term extensions.
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Lions exercise options on Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
The Detroit Lions exercised their fifth-year options on defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams on Friday. Also on Friday, the Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Tyler Smith. Hutchinson, the second overall pick…

Lions exercise options to keep DE Aidan Hutchinson, WR Jameson Williams under contract through 2026
The Detroit Lions have exercised fifth-year options to keep defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams under contract through the 2026 season. Detroit made the moves Friday, a day after signing All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to an $86…


Lions pick up fifth-year options of Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
The Detroit Lions have opted to pick up the fifth-year options of pass-rushing superstar Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News on Friday. Related Articles 10 prospects we’re watching for Lions on Day 2 of NFL Draft Meet the surviving military family who will announce Lions’ 2nd-round draft pick Grading Lions’ selection of defensive tackle…
Lions pick up fifth-year options on Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
Less than 24 hours after locking up their All-Pro safety to a lucrative extension, the Detroit Lions are exercising their 2026 fifth-year options on Pro Bowl defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams.
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