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Amik Robertson underwent an MRI after suffering a hand injury in the fourth quarter of the Detroit Lions' 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
On Monday, Lions coach Dan Campbell provided an update on Robertson, and it appears pretty optimistic. After getting an MRI, Campbell is hopeful that Robertson can play this week, but it will depend on how Robertson progresses when out on the practice field.
The Detroit Lions were down to their fourth and fifth safeties as they closed out the Dallas Cowboys, 44-30, at Ford Field on Thursday night.
The Steelers began their preparation for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, a game that is key for both teams with the playoff races heating up. Per Coach Mike Tomlin, the team didn't have their normal practice, but instead opted for a 'high intensity walk-through' coming off a Monday night game.
Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch were considered the best safety tandem in the NFL, now there are long-term concerns about both Detroit Lions.