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Lions' Amik Robertson Scheduled for Surgery on Broken Arm

Amik Robertson exited divisional-round playoff contest with arm injury.

Vito Chirco

Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions corner back Amik Robertson (21) walks off the field assisted by trainers during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions corner back Amik Robertson (21) walks off the field assisted by trainers during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images / David Reginek-Imagn Images
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Less than two minutes into the Lions’ divisional-round playoff showdown with the Commanders, Detroit lost yet another valuable member of its defense. 

This time it was cornerback Amik Robertson, who injured his elbow with 13:10 remaining in the first quarter. It also happened to be only the Commanders’ second offensive snap of the night. 

Robertson suffered the injury while wrapping up Washington receiver Terry McLaurin on a second-down pass play. Unfortunately for Robertson, he collided with linebacker Jack Campbell while making the tackle.

The veteran defensive back, who was visibly emotional as he exited the field, failed to play another down Saturday night. He was eventually taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. 

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.

Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu also left the contest prematurely, exiting midway through the third quarter with a hamstring injury. He did not return for the game's final quarter.

With Robertson out, McLaurin proceeded to torment the Lions’ secondary, hauling in four of Jayden Daniels’ passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Dyami Brown led all Washington pass-catchers with six catches and 98 yards.

The Commanders will play the winner of the Rams-Eagles divisional-round postseason contest in next Sunday’s NFC Championship Game (3 p.m. EST).

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Vito Chirco
VITO CHIRCO

Vito has covered the NFL and the Detroit Lions for the past five years.  Has extensive reporting history of college athletics, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Mercy Athletics.  Chirco's work include NFL columns, analyzing potential Detroit Lions prospects coming out of college, NFL draft coverage and analysis of events occurring in the NFL.  Extensive broadcasting experience including hosting a Detroit Tigers podcast and co-hosting a Detroit Lions NFL podcast since 2019. 

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