Washington is officially in playoff push mode. Signed one of the biggest deals of the NFL trade deadline, The commanders came to an agreement with the saints For four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
The manager sent a third-round pick, a fourth-round pick, and a sixth-round pick. For a player of Lattimore's caliber, it's a relative steal at a key position.
There's no question that 2024 was a down year for Saints cornerbacks. Lattimore hasn't had a great season in New Orleans due to a combination of defensive mismanagement and lingering injuries, but if Lattimore is healthy, he should thrive in the Commanders' system. The Commanders are already one of the best defensive units in the NFL. However, one person is in urgent need of help in the secondary.
For the saints, on the other hand, this represents much of a time of profound change. The team fired head coach Dennis Allen earlier this week and now faces enormous salary cap challenges. Lattimore finally This would eliminate some of that problem, but the dead cap numbers would be so high in 2025 that the team would have to keep Derek Carr, a player many cut or traded in the offseason, on the roster. will be forced to leave it behind.
When healthy, Lattimore is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He is a very talented player and can help shape the defense. The Commanders wouldn't have made this deal if they weren't confident Lattimore's hamstring injury was minor enough that he would be able to play in the game right away, which would have put them second in the NFC behind the Lions. There is a strong possibility that they will be one of the most dangerous teams. We're getting closer to the playoffs.
It's important to note that the cornerback's restructured contract means the manager will only pay Lattimore the NFL minimum for the remainder of 2024. This means more moves could be on the horizon for Washington.
