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Dan Campbell Denies ESPN Report That Lions Asked NFL to Monitor Low Blocks on Aidan Hutchinson

Campbell's denial leaves the ESPN report unverified by team or league.

Overview

  • The Lions head coach called the claim "bogus," saying no one from Detroit contacted the league about blocks on Hutchinson.
  • Adam Schefter reported on Sept. 22 that Detroit asked the NFL to monitor low blocks, citing film from games against Green Bay and Chicago.
  • ESPN’s segment showed examples including a play involving Packers tight end John FitzPatrick appearing to go low on Hutchinson.
  • Multiple outlets note the source of Schefter’s information inside the organization is unknown, and no independent confirmation has surfaced.
  • Campbell said cut blocks are part of the game, while Hutchinson, who fractured his tibia and fibula in 2024, has five sacks and a top PFF grade through five games in 2025.