The New Orleans Saints traded star cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders earlier this season. Now that the Commanders have been eliminated from the playoffs following their NFC Championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, we can take a look back at how both sides have fared in the deal.
Washington sent the Saints their 2025 NFL draft picks in the third, fourth and sixth rounds in exchange for Lattimore and a 2025 fifth-round selection.
It is not every day that a team trades away a fan-favorite, four-time Pro Bowler before they turn 30 and everyone is happy with the deal. That has been the case here, though.
With New Orleans staring down the barrel of a tough rebuild, Lattimore didn’t really fit into the future plans and already been struggling to stay healthy. Getting rid of his contract and adding multiple draft picks was about as good as the Saints could have asked for.
Saints Grade: A
Washington, however, is likely not nearly as happy with their side of the deal. Lattimore missed six games due to injury after getting traded away. When he was on the field, he looked off.
There is a chance that the Commanders cut their losses this offseason and cut him this offseason. It is either that or pay him $18 million next season and $18.5 million in 2026. Since they gave up the draft capital, perhaps they give him another offseason to try and get back into form before they separate.
Commanders Grade: D
