"Last season, Robertson's overall Pro Football Focus grade ranked 110th out of 114 eligible cornerbacks. The Lions' secondary was a mess, and he was a major part of that. Still, somehow, he was considered a coveted free agency prize."
"But there are too many questions, and it's never great to spend that much on a player who is on a downward trajectory. All in all, this feels a lot like when Washington signed Javon Kinlaw last year, based on what he might be rather than on the substance of what he is."
"Between Robertson and Mike Sainristil, the Commanders might have the smallest cornerback room in the NFL. The signing of the former Detroit Lion and Las Vegas Raider will allow Washington's 2024 second-round pick to move back to the outside full-time, but that's about the only positive takeaway from this massive overpay."
During the NFL's legal tampering period, the Washington Commanders faced early setbacks in free agency. Their top offensive targets—running back Kenneth Walker III, wide receiver Alec Pierce, and tight end Isaiah Likely—all signed with other teams. In response, the Commanders prioritized defense by signing cornerback Amik Robertson for $16 million over two years with $9.3 million guaranteed. This signing is viewed as problematic due to Robertson's poor 2024 performance, where he ranked 110th among eligible cornerbacks. While Robertson has shown solid production in previous seasons and could benefit from a new defensive scheme, the contract represents an overpay for a player on a downward trajectory, similar to the Commanders' previous questionable signings.
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