By Mummy Grace 
Amik Robertson Opens Up About Broken Arm and Devastation After Injury
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson shared his experience following the severe arm injury he sustained during the divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. Speaking for the first time about the injury on *The Black Team Broadcast*, the 26-year-old recalled his initial reaction to the hit and how he felt when the injury occurred.
Robertson described the moment as disorienting but wasn’t immediately aware of the severity of the injury. “I didn’t feel nothing. I went for the ball, and when he hit me, I went to the ground. I hit the ground and felt like a stinger, the numbness,” Robertson explained. “I’m moving my hands, I’m on my side moving my hands, I’m like, ‘Alright, I’m good.’ I’m moving my shoulder, I feel crunching. I can’t really feel pain, but I can feel crunching.”
The true realization of the injury hit when Robertson attempted to move his arm. “The viral video where I rolled over and tried to bring my arm with me, that thing ain’t moving. That’s when I felt the cracking,” he said. He then knew for sure: his arm was broken. “I told Kerby, ‘Tell them to come get me.’ They set my arm and walked me to the locker room. I’m not gonna lie, I was devastated, I’m like, ‘Man, I’m done.’ Hurt dog, mad as hell.”
Robertson also reflected on the physical toll of the season and the intense competition in Lions practices, sharing a memorable moment early in the year when rookie linebacker Jack Campbell nearly gave him a concussion. In the nearly 90-minute interview, Robertson revealed how he adapted to the high level of physicality, which had its challenges but ultimately shaped him as a player.
While the conversation had its lighter moments, like when one co-host joked that Robertson’s injury was the reason the Lions wouldn’t be making it to the Super Bowl, the cornerback shared some heartfelt thoughts about his teammates and coaches. He expressed his respect for newly hired Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, mentioning that Johnson’s departure was a surprise but something that was always in the cards. Robertson acknowledged that both Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn had the qualities of future head coaches.
Robertson’s words reflected a sense of resilience and a respect for the grind of the NFL, showing that even amid injury and setbacks, his competitive drive and respect for his team remained strong.