The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year, $9.25 million deal that is worth up to $10.75 million with incentives on Tuesday, according to a source. Robertson played in 52 games (21 starts) with the Las Vegas Raiders and can defend the slot a Detroit secondary that needs all the help they can get to upgrade their defense this offseason. The Lions also acquired corner Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Raiders' fourth-round draft choice in 2020 out of Louisiana Tech has a total of 111 tackles (84 solo), two sacks, four interceptions, 15 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in 52 career games (21 starts) in his four seasons in the NFL with the Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders bolstered their secondary by selecting Louisiana Tech cornerback Amik Robertson, making it back-to-back picks from the Bulldogs secondary. Robertson is a smaller corner at just 5-foot-8, but he plays with the confidence of an All-Pro. He boasts great quickness and plays the ball in the air well. He'll struggle to cover some of the bigger receivers in the NFL but can make up for that somewhat with his physicality. If he's used properly, he can be a very productive player at the next level.
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