The Commanders trade for Saints four-time Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore

In seven games in 2024, Lattimore has generated 22 tackles and one pass defensed.

Injuries are a concern, but when right, the 28-year-old is one of the most physical corners in the NFL and still has lock-down skills.

It’s a big move for the Commanders, who at 7-2 needed help on defense. Lattimore immediately brings attitude to Dan Quinn’s secondary, which has taken a beating down the stretch this season. With the coach’s widespread DB usage, adding a veteran presence to a mostly young cornerback group is a brilliant stroke for general manager Adam Peters in his first year on the job.

Jayden Daniels and the offense have been sensational this season, spearheading their 7-2 sprint to open the season atop the NFC East. But the defense had holes. Washington, moving to fill a void, signaled an intention not just to be content with being a good story in 2024, but one that can contend into January.