Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided a grim update following their unexpected 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round. Despite an impressive regular-season performance, with 15 wins, the Lions’ Super Bowl hopes came crashing down. They were heavy favorites entering the game, making the loss all the more difficult to digest. This setback has left the team with several important decisions to make for the future, including potentially losing key coaches like offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, raising concerns that this season might have been their best shot at a championship with the current roster.
Adding to the disappointment, Campbell shared news about a significant injury to cornerback Amik Robertson. During the game, Robertson broke his arm and is scheduled for surgery on Monday. Robertson, who joined the Lions this season after four years with the Las Vegas Raiders, had a solid year, starting alongside Terrion Arnold after Carlton Davis’s injury. He finished the season with 50 tackles, eight pass deflections, and a strong performance against Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson in Week 18. Despite being a valuable asset to the defense, Robertson will now face a recovery period and the emotional toll of the team’s playoff failure.
With one year remaining on his contract, Robertson’s future with the Lions remains uncertain, but his strong finish to the season may still make him a candidate for an extension. The injury is a blow not only for him but for the team, who had hoped to build on their progress and return to the NFC Championship next season.
