The Washington Commanders acquired four-time Pro Bowl selection Marshon Lattimore in a trade with the New Orleans Saints in exchange for numerous draft picks ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Lattimore, who has missed 19 games over the past two seasons and battled a hamstring injury this season, is expected to strengthen the Commanders’ secondary, which has been an unexpected weak spot this year at 7-2. Head to Washington.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (number 23) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on September 8, 2024 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
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Coaches confirmed the trade in X’s post.
Washington sent third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks to New Orleans in exchange for Lattimore and a fifth-round pick, sources told The Associated Press.
Lattimore is expected to start at cornerback, along with Benjamin St. Juste and rookie Mike Sainristil. Despite nagging injuries, he hasn’t allowed a touchdown in coverage since 2021.
Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins (number 27) hits New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.・Play against Lattimore (uniform number 23). (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Saints lose to Panthers, fire manager Dennis Allen
The loss of Lattimore is the latest change to hit the Saints organization this week.
Head coach Dennis Allen was fired on Monday after Sunday’s shocking loss to the last-place Carolina Panthers. The loss extended the Saints’ losing streak to seven games, the longest since 1999.
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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The Lattimore trade and Allen firing appear to be the first steps toward an apparent rebuild for the Saints.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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