Saints Win Lattimore Trade
The New Orleans Saints are hailed as winners in a trade sending cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, Pro Football Rumors detailed Friday's minor transactions including roster moves across teams, while fans are eyeing a "10 blockbuster trades we want to see" list.
- The trade sent cornerback Marshon Lattimore and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Washington Commanders in exchange for third, fourth, and sixth-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. - Lattimore, a four-time Pro Bowler, had not played more than 10 games in a season since 2021 and had already missed two games due to injury in the 2024 season before the trade. His tenure in New Orleans had been marred by injuries in its final years. - The trade was also a financial move for the Saints, who were projected to be significantly over the salary cap for the following season. Shedding Lattimore's contract, a five-year, $97.6 million extension signed in 2021, provided the team with more financial flexibility. - For the Commanders, the trade proved to be a major disappointment. Lattimore played in only two regular-season games in 2024 due to injury and then tore his ACL in Week 9 of the 2025 season. - Washington ultimately released Lattimore in February 2026, clearing $18.5 million in cap space. In total, he played in 11 games for the Commanders, recording one interception. - The Saints, meanwhile, were able to use the acquired draft picks to select safety Jonas Sinker, cornerback Quincy Riley, and running back Devin Neal in the 2025 NFL Draft. - By February 2026, the Saints' financial situation had improved significantly, with projections showing them less than $10 million over the salary cap, their best position in years.
