Lions add DJ Wonnum and Derrick Moore to support Aidan Hutchinson
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Detroit Lions bolstered their defense by signing DJ Wonnum and drafting Derrick Moore this offseason. Aidan Hutchinson, who logged 1,005 defensive snaps last season—the second most in the NFL—expressed a desire for better workload management. Hutchinson tallied 14½ sacks and 100 pressures, proving essential to the Lions' pass rush. The additions are intended to help reduce his on-field time while maintaining defensive effectiveness. Lions' general manager Brad Holmes highlighted the need for additional support in the rush rotation.
- •Aidan Hutchinson played 91% of defensive snaps last season.
- •Lions signed DJ Wonnum and drafted Derrick Moore to support Hutchinson.
- •Hutchinson was a finalist for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
- •General manager Brad Holmes emphasized the need for relief in the pass rush.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Two new additions could help give Lions star Aidan Hutchinson a break
"Last season, only one NFL edge rusher played more defensive snaps than Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson, who logged 1,005.
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