Amik Robertson, Washington Commanders
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Amik Robertson #21 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Washington Commanders were expected to be very aggressive entering the 2026 NFL free agency market and it didn’t take long for them to make an impact move.
According to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Commanders have agreed to terms on a two-year, $16 million contract with veteran free agent cornerback Amik Robertson. He will reportedly have $9.3 million guaranteed in the deal.
“The Commanders are signing veteran CB Amik Robertson to a two-year, $16 million with $9.3 million guaranteed, per sources,” Pelissero reported on X.
Robertson was a highly sought after cornerback on the market. Plenty of teams would have loved to add him.
Instead, Washington was able to improve a position of need early on in free agency.
What Does Amik Robertson Bring to the Washington Commanders?
Even though Robertson isn’t a household name or a huge “splash” signing, he’s the kind of quality role player that every hopeful contender needs to have.
During the 2025 NFL season with the Detroit Lions, Robertson put together solid production. He played in all 17 regular season games, recording 52 total tackles to go along with two forced fumbles, an interception, and 12 defended passes.
At 27 years old, Robert was originally the No. 139 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. He spent four seasons with the Raiders before spending the last two with the Lions.
Throughout his six seasons in the NFL, Robertson has played in 86 games. In those appearances, he has totaled 213 tackles, two sacks, seven forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, five interceptions, and 35 defended passes.
The Commanders Have Other Positions That Need to Be Addressed
Washington being able to improve the secondary right off the bat in NFL Free Agency was a big win. Now, the Commanders need to shift their attention elsewhere.
One major need comes at the wide receiver position. Both Mike Evans and Rashid Shaheed, along with other names, have been linked to Washington. The Commanders also reportedly made a large bid for free agent wideout Alec Pierce before he chose to re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts.
Also, the front office needs to figure out the future of veteran star linebacker Bobby Wagner. Should he choose to leave in free agency, Washington will need to replace him.
Improving the pass rush should also be a priority for the Commanders.
Expect to hear plenty of rumors coming out of Washington. After missing out on the playoffs last season following an NFC Championship run in 2024, the Commanders are looking to do whatever it takes to get back into Super Bowl contention.