""GRATITUDE" was embroidered in bold Honolulu blue and white letters on Aidan Hutchinson's black hat as he put pen to paper on a life-changing contract extension Oct. 29. The Detroit Lions' star edge rusher expressed appreciation while surrounded by members of his inner circle, including his parents, Chris and Melissa Hutchinson, sisters Mia and Aria and the Hutchinson grandparents."
"Inside the Meijer Performance Center, Hutchinson had just agreed to a four-year deal worth $180 million -- including $141 million in total guarantees, tops for all non-quarterbacks. The reward for an elite player at a premium position was secure, and deserved."
""You get that deep relief almost that the negotiations are over with," Hutchinson told reporters the next day. The family members in the audience understood that line all too well. Smiling for the cameras at a news conference is the easy part."
Aidan Hutchinson signed a four-year, $180 million contract extension on Oct. 29. The deal includes $141 million in total guarantees, the highest guarantee for any non-quarterback. The signing took place at the Meijer Performance Center with his parents, sisters and grandparents in attendance. Hutchinson wore a black hat embroidered with the word "GRATITUDE" as he put pen to paper and expressed appreciation. He said he felt deep relief that the negotiations were finished. The extension secures his financial future and reflects his value as the Detroit Lions' elite edge rusher.
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