The Washington Commanders have been in a primary place to make an enormous push on the commerce deadline, so that they did.
They received the most effective cornerbacks within the sport by buying and selling for Marshon Lattimore.
The New Orleans Saints waved the white flag with this transfer, which isn’t shocking, contemplating their report and the truth that they’ve already parted methods with Dennis Allen.
When requested about that, Saints GM Mickey Loomis claimed that the workforce thought they received a stable return for his or her defensive star (through Matthew Paras):
“He’s nonetheless one of many higher corners in our league and Washington is getting participant for his or her playoff push right here and their run, so I want him nothing however the most effective,” he mentioned.
Mickey Loomis mentioned the Saints acquired “good worth” for Marshon Lattimore: “He’s nonetheless one of many higher corners in our league and Washington is getting participant for his or her playoff push right here and their run, so I want him nothing however the most effective.”
The Commanders had draft capital to spare.
They despatched a 2025 third, fourth, and sixth-round decide in return for the Professional Bowler and a 2025 fifth-round decide.
The Saints took Lattimore with the No. 11 select of Ohio State in 2017.
He’s made 97 profession appearances (all begins), logging 405 tackles, 88 go breakups, 15 interceptions, 5 compelled fumbles, and two pick-sixes.
The previous Defensive Rookie of the 12 months has logged 30 tackles and two go breakups in seven video games this season, and he’ll give the Commanders’ secondary a confirmed veteran presence to resolve a few of their woes on that finish of the sphere.
The Commanders have been probably the most shocking workforce within the league, with a 7-2 report.
They’ve already gained extra video games than final season and appear to be a reliable darkish horse to come back out of the NFC.
This transfer solely makes them stronger candidates within the division.
Alternatively, the Saints will proceed to deal with fixing their wage cap state of affairs and planning forward for the long run.
