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Ex-Lion Robertson Sparks Commanders' Early Lead
22 Aug
Summary
- Amik Robertson strip-sacked Josh Dobbs for an early touchdown.
- Robertson previously played for the Detroit Lions for two seasons.
- Dobbs is competing for the backup quarterback role behind Goff.
The Detroit Lions faced a challenging beginning to their Saturday preseason game against the Washington Commanders. An immediate setback occurred on Detroit's second offensive play when former Lions cornerback Amik Robertson executed a strip-sack on quarterback Josh Dobbs. The fumble resulted in a touchdown recovery for Washington, giving them an early 7-0 advantage.
This play carried added significance due to Robertson's past with the Lions, having spent two seasons in Detroit before joining the Commanders this offseason. His departure left a void in Detroit's secondary. For Dobbs, it marked a difficult start to an important audition for the backup quarterback role behind Jared Goff. The Lions had signed the veteran quarterback recently, and he was scheduled to share duties with rookie Luke Altmyer.
