Some swagger has left the Raiders locker room. Cornerback Amik Robertson has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions on a reported two-year, $9.25 million deal.
The #Lions are signing CB Amik Robertson to a two-year, $9.25 million deal that’s worth up to $10.75M with incentives, per source.
Robertson appeared in 52 games (21 starts) with the #Raiders and can play the slot. Another significant DB addition after the Carlton Davis trade. pic.twitter.com/zfHZVkDDsd
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024
Robertson was originally selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2020 draft out of Louisiana Tech.
Originally he was seen as someone who could develop into a viable starter in the slot. He struggled there and ultimately the team would draft Nate Hobbs as their answer there.
Robertson has seen his starts go up each season of his four-year career. From none as a rookie to two, to seven, and then last season to 12 starts. The result was improved numbers each season, including two interceptions last season along with a forced fumble and 50 combined tackles.
Mostly, he was a character who had a lot of confidence and fit in well with the new energy the Raiders had over their final nine games last season under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. But ultimately, the Raiders were looking to upgrade from him and let him find his worth in free agency.