Commanders Sign CB Robertson, Forming NFL's Smallest Duo

0:00On March 9th, the Washington Commanders kicked off the legal tampering window by agreeing to terms with quarterback Amig Robertson on a two-year deal, worth $16 million, including $9.3 million, guaranteed. It's not the blockbuster move, many expected from a team with plenty of salary cap room, but it signals their commitment to building around young, talent in the secondary. Robertson brings durability and versatility from his time with the Detroit Lions, where he lined up both inside at nickel and outside on the boundary. Last season's production was solid but inconsistent, making this a calculated risk in the new defensive scheme under coordinator Dorante Jones. Fans hope for a bigger splash in free agency, but this pairing creates the league's smallest cornerback duo alongside Mike Sainter still, both under, 5-10. That high disadvantage amps up the pressure on second-round pick, Trey Amos, to step up as a lockdown option against bigger receivers. With Robertson likely starting outside, Sainter still could settle into a more stable role,

1:04building on his rookie takeaways while cutting down on big, plays aloud. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn targeted him to boost that potential. This move sets the stage for how the commanders revamped secondary gels early in the season with Jones' system ready to test these pieces.