The Detroit Lions’ divisional-round playoff game against the Washington Commanders began with an early setback as cornerback Amik Robertson exited due to an elbow injury. Robertson, who had been instrumental in the Lions’ Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings to clinch the division title, was ruled out after the injury occurred just two minutes into the first quarter at Ford Field.
The injury happened as Robertson attempted to tackle Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin. Linebacker Jack Campbell joined the play and inadvertently contributed to the collision that resulted in Robertson’s upper-body injury. The cornerback was visibly upset as he was helped off the field, bypassing the sideline medical tent to head directly into the locker room for further evaluation. Moments later, the Lions announced that Robertson would not return.
