Logo of the Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions NFL Logo Featured in News NBA Logo MLB Logo The NCAAF logo NFL sports NBA MLB NHL Soccer NACAF The NCAAMB The NCAAWB WNBA, Boxing, MMA WWE Formula One High School NASCAR Golf Tennis College Racing Horses Additional Sports Investigate Further Bet on Fantasy View Tickets Editions of Stadium Guides Concerning Us Jobs Policy on Privacy Preferences for Privacy Lions Unexpectedly, a $9.2 million defender was identified as a potential cut candidate. Sharma Dharya • 12:37 am, one hour ago The $9.2 million defender for the WAT Lions was startlingly identified as a potential cut candidate.
After losing to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, the Detroit Lions will have a lot of questions to address this offseason.
Brad Holmes, the general manager, needs to figure out how to strengthen a roster that didn’t perform well.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes one potential cut candidate for the Lions is cornerback Amik Robertson, who signed a two-year deal worth $9.2 million with Detroit last offseason.
“The Lions’ pile of cornerback injuries has given Amik Robertson the chance to shine as a cornerback who can play on the inside and outside,” Knox wrote.
However, the Lions will have an opportunity to reassess the entire position group throughout the offseason.
The Lions have young players Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr.while Carlton Davis is scheduled to become a free agency. The Lions might decide that removing Robertson would be worth the $4.8 million they could save, Knox continued. During the regular season, Robertson started four games for Detroit and gave up just 56.9% of the targets that he attempted.
The veteran is anticipated to be fit for offseason training after suffering a broken humerus in the first quarter of the team’s playoff loss against the Commanders.
Though saving roughly $5 million in cap room by letting Robertson go sounds like a no-brainer, Brad Holmes should consider keeping the 26-year-old.
Robertson proven to be a useful depth piece this season and a significant leader in the locker room. In order to save money this summer and re-sign Robertson for the 2025 campaign, Detroit should look for other options.
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