Detroit's starting cornerback is questionable to return following a serious injury suffered in the first quarter.
Cornerback Amik Robertson, who played a big part in shutting down the Vikings' offense in Week 18, was taken to the locker room with 13:10 left in the opening quarter at Ford Field. He was later ruled out due to an elbow injury.
After the Commanders defeated the Lions in their divisional round matchup, Dan Campbell shared Amik Robertson broke his arm.
The Detroit Lions ’ defense has been decimated by injuries throughout the 2024 season. Over the course of the 17-game regular season, several key players such as Aidan Hutchinson, Derrick Barnes, Alim McNeill and Carlton Davis suffered significant injuries that have ended their season.
After the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Robertson suffered a broken arm and will be undergoing surgery Sunday. Per a source, the cornerback is expected to need six-eight weeks to recover.
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. They will play the winner of the Eagles-Rams game in the NFC Championship on Sunday,
Slowed-down footage of Amik Robertson's injury on Saturday night shows the cornerback's arm appearing to snap.
In the days before their game against the Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions defensive back Amik Robertson made it clear he wasn't backing down. “They make
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders' second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night's divisional playoff game.