Lions exercise 5th-year options for Hutchinson, Williams

The Detroit Lions exercised the fifth-year options for edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams, the team announced Friday.

Hutchinson and Williams were selected No. 2 and No. 12 overall, respectively, in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The pair are now under contract through 2026. Hutchinson's option is expected to be worth approximately $20.8 million, while Williams' option is expected to be valued at $15.4 million, according to Over the Cap.

Hutchinson had an elite start to his 2024 campaign, tallying 7.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and 17 quarterback hits in just five games. The 24-year-old missed the remainder of the season due to a broken leg.

The Michigan product has racked up 122 total tackles, 28.5 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, and 65 quarterback hits in 39 career games.

Williams' career got off to an inconsistent start with just 29 touches for 464 yards and four touchdowns across his first two seasons. He appeared in only 18 combined games in 2022 and 2023 due to injury and suspension.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder enjoyed a breakout 2024 campaign, posting the first 1,000-yard season of his career. The speedster finished the year with 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns on 58 receptions in 15 games.