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.

Amik Robertson, who moved from slot to outside cornerback after Carlton Davis III broke his jaw, was taken to the hospital Saturday with a broken arm.

In the days before their game against the Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions defensive back Amik Robertson made it clear he wasn't backing down. “They make

Cornerback Amik Robertson, who played a big part in shutting down the Vikings' offense in Week 18, was taken to the locker room with 13:10 left in the opening quarter at Ford Field. He was later ruled out due to an elbow injury.

The Detroit Lions may have lost breakout cornerback Amik Robertson to a elbow injury after a gnarly-looking hit.

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.

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 ruled out for the game.

The Detroit Lions may have lost breakout cornerback Amik Robertson to a elbow injury after a gnarly-looking hit.

Here are the Lions’ Studs and Duds from their playoff loss to the Commanders. DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 18: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter on Commanders in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions,

Detroit has watched two of its best seasons in team history close in heartbreaking defeats in consecutive years. They have earned their sky-high expectations, but they'll have to wait another year to try to reach them.