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Commanders Acquire Saints CB Marshon Lattimore Before Trade Deadline

The Washington Commanders are boosting their secondary by getting Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints.
Jeremy Brener|
Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are making a big splash before the NFL Trade Deadline.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Commanders have acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints.

The Commanders are sending a third-round draft pick to the Saints in return. Washington acquired a third-round pick in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for Jahan Dotson before the season began, so it's possible the team could have traded that selection to the Saints to get this deal done.

Here's a look at the full trade details:

In the deal, the Commanders are only on the book for a minimum deal as the Saints will pay the rest of the contract.

With Lattimore in the fold, the Commanders fill a need that the team has had for a while. Now, the defense has a true shutdown cornerback that will be able to defend opposing teams' top receivers.

Lattimore will have the chance to make his debut for the Commanders in Week 10 when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lattimore will face his former Saints team in Week 15 on Dec. 15 in New Orleans.

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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