Aidan Hutchinson’s mom calls out fake engagement post about Lions’ $180 million star

· New York Post

Aidan Hutchinson’s mom couldn’t help but respond to a rumor circulating online that the Lions defensive end is engaged.

Melissa Hutchinson — who caught the attention of fans at the 2022 NFL Draft when Detroit selected her son second overall out of Michigan — reposted what appeared to be an AI image of Aidan and a woman wearing a wedding dress and veil.

It included a false report that the Lions’ $180 million pass rusher had responded to backlash over the engagement.

Aidan Hutchinson’s mom Melissa reacted to a fake rumor online that the Lions defensive end is engaged. Instagram/Melissa Hutchinson
(L-R) Chris Hutchinson, Mia Hutchinson, Aria Hutchinson, Melissa Hutchinson and Aidan Hutchinson. Instagram/Melissa Hutchinson

“Love seeing who Aidan’s married to this week…” Melissa wrote on her Instagram Stories Tuesday, adding a few crying laughing face emojis.

The Hutchinson family matriarch is a staple at Lions games, along with husband Chris, a former college football player at Michigan, and daughters Aria and Mia.

Mia performed the national anthem at a Lions game during the 2023 season.

The family celebrated Mia’s 29th birthday at the Lions game on Sunday, as seen in photos on Instagram.

Melissa Hutchinson and Mia Hutchinson celebrating Mia’s birthday in a suite at Ford Field for the Lions-Giants game in Detroit on November 23, 2025. Instagram/Melissa Hutchinson

Melissa, who is a photographer, was behind Mia’s birthday sash and pink cake with white icing, according to the singer.

They took in the action from a private suite at Ford Field, where the Lions beat the Giants in overtime, 34-27.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) takes down quarterback Jameis Winston (19) of the New York Giants for a Lions win in overtime during an NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Amy Lemus/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

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Hutchinson sealed Sunday’s win by sacking Giants quarterback Jameis Winston on fourth down in overtime.

It’s been a big season for Hutchinson, who inked a four-year, $180 million contract extension with the club in October worth $141 million guaranteed.

The Lions (7-4) host their NFC North rival Green Bay (7-3) on Thanksgiving Day.