Amik Robertson, Detroit Lions
After the game Robertson was overcome with emotion. Everyone has already seen what he said to teammates after Dan Campbell presented him with a game ball following the win, but the Lions released an extended cut of the scene in the locker room on Thursday night and it shows just how much that moment meant to him.
DETROIT (AP) — 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. Robertson was hurt while tackling receiver Terry McLaurin.
The Detroit Lions may have lost breakout cornerback Amik Robertson to a elbow injury after a gnarly-looking hit.
Detroit also has many key players under contract for at least two more seasons: Goff, running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, tight end Sam LaPorta, offensive linemen Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, linebacker Jack Campbell, safety Brian Branch and cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three interceptions, including a pick-six, and a 15-win season ended in a flash with a 45-31 loss to Washington in the divisional round on Saturday night. The Lions end their season with a franchise-record 15 wins and absolutely nothing to show for it after a disastrous defensive showing in the season's biggest moment.
The Lions defense had a rough game in their last outing, but that shouldn’t impact how teams view Aaron Glenn as a head coach candidate:
The starting Detroit Lions cornerback suffered a broken arm and went to the hospital where he underwent surgery. NFL Network reports Robertson had surgery for his broken humerus bone, and “is expected to be ready for offseason workouts.”
The Detroit Lions were favored not just to defeat the Washington Commanders on Saturday night, but win the NFC. Detroit finished the regular season with 15 wins
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders are at home watching the NFL Playoffs. There have been a few former Raiders in the playoffs this season. One former member has a devasting injury in the Divisional round.
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in the ... well in Detroit's previous game, slowing down Minnesota Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson.