‘Real Contender’ … Commanders battle with Chiefs for 4-Time Pro Bowl Cornerback

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The Washington Commanders are one of the most shocking teams of the 2024 season, and for good reason. Through nine games, they have a 7-2 record and lead the NFC East. One thing they’ve learned heading into trade deadline day is that they’re legit.

The arrival of head coach Dan Quinn and first-year quarterback Jayden Daniels have helped spark a culture change in the franchise, and they look the best they have in years. Currently leading the NFC East, there is no reason for the club to let off the gas.

Trade deadline day is the best time for NFL teams to improve their rosters to ensure they can contend for a Super Bowl in the back half of the season and into the playoffs. The Commanders should definitely be a buyer.

One name to watch on deadline day is Marshon Lattimore – a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. Washington should be among a handful of suitors, one of which is the Kansas City Chiefs.

“The Commanders have emerged as a real contender for Saints CB Marshon Lattimore,” CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported. “The Chiefs have also had interest in the former Pro Bowl corner. Still 4 hours until the deadline.

Offensively, the Commanders could have benefited from a wide receiver addition, although the market for that position has dried up with so many moves made at that point. However, an addition to the secondary could go a long, long way for their defense.

The Chiefs are looking for a third straight Super Bowl win, while the Commanders are coming off a four-win season. Washington should be in hot pursuit of the talented defensive back to shore up their defense and go all in on their current core, which is showing positive play thus far.

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