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Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson ruled out after elbow injury early in playoff game vs. Washington Commanders

Updated on: January 18, 2025 / 9:03 PM EST / CBS/AP

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Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has been ruled out by the team following an elbow injury he suffered during Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders.

Robertson suffered the injury while tackling receiver Terry McLaurin in the first quarter and walked off the field in tears.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Amik Robertson #21 of the Detroit Lions is helped off the field after being injured during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Nic Antaya / Getty Images

The injury created another challenge for a short-handed defense as it tried to contain rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Robertson played well in Detroit's previous game, slowing down Minnesota Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson.