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Amik Robertson injury update: Detroit Lions CB has broken elbow, will have surgery
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The Detroit Lions lost Amik Robertson to a broken elbow on the second defensive play in the NFC divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders . It was a bad omen.
The injury happened in the first quarter on the Commanders' second offensive play when Robertson was trying to make a tackle on a screen pass and Lions linebacker Jack Campbell hit him on the arm.
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Robertson was immediately taken to the locker room with a pair of trainers holding up his injured arm.
The team quickly announced that Robertson is questionable with an elbow injury , and then in the second quarter, Robertson was ruled out for the game.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said postgame Robertson broke the elbow and will have surgery Sunday. He was reportedly taken to the hospital after the injury.
Robertson was the breakout star in the team's crucial Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings to lock up the 1-seed, shutting down star wide receiver Justin Jefferson while matching up with him all night long.
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The Lions came into the game relatively healthy. They got running back David Montgomery back from a sprained MCL to re-join the backfield, but are without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring).
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Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) grimaces as he is helped off the field after an injury in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
The Lions have been shorthanded on defense with 11 players on injured reserve, including key contributors like defensive linemen Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III.
The winner between the Lions and Commanders will advance to the NFC championship game next Sunday. If the Lions win, they will host the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams , who play Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Amik Robertson injury update: Detroit Lions CB has broken elbow
