Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore may be entering a make-or-break season.
Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore may be entering a make-or-break season. originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Washington Commanders made a trade with the New Orleans Saints back in November of 2024 to acquire veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore. While he was only able to play in two games for his new team, he will play a key role for them in 2025.
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And this season could be a very important one for the 29-year-old defensive back.
In a recent article by NFL.com's Nick Shook, he picks some players who he believes are entering "make-or-break" seasons, and one of the players he lists is the Commanders veteran.
"This is about earning the final year of his contract," Shook wrote. "Lattimore moved to Washington as a coveted trade acquisition but struggled to find the same form with the Commanders, posting some truly dreadful Pro Football Focus grades in the postseason. There's reason to believe a full year with Dan Quinn will fix things, and Lattimore is under pressure to do so this fall because the Commanders can cut ties with zero financial penalty in 2026."
Lattimore will be a free agent after the 2026 season, so if he plays well in 2025, then he could lined up for quite the pay day when the time comes.
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The veteran cornerback played 10 games in 2023, but he still racked up eight passes defended and 48 total tackles.
The Commanders are hoping to compete with the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East this season, so Lattimore will be looking to help the team's defense do just that.
Related: Commanders Call Quan Martin's Potential 'Best in League'
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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