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USA Today
3 days ago
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Saints Play of the Day: Marshon Lattimore's creative interception vs. Falcons
The New Orleans Saints are just 23 days away from the kickoff of their 2025 season. Our Saints Play of the Day celebrates one of the franchise's best to don the No. 23 jersey in cornerback Marshon Lattimore. You can watch the play for yourself here. Lattimore spent 2017 to 2023 in New Orleans before the Saints traded him to the Washington Commanders last season. He has been beaten up by injuries over the past couple of years, but he has built a reputation for himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, when healthy. The specific play we are highlighting today came back in Week 16 of the 2017 season against the rival Atlanta Falcons. If the Falcons wanted to win the NFC South, this would be a must-win game. The Saints made sure that was not going to happen. Most of the first half was fairly uneventful, but New Orleans did have a 6-0 lead. Atlanta was driving past midfield until, with just under a minute left, Matt Ryan targeted Marvin Hall over the middle of the field. The ball deflected off of Hall's hands and landed on the backside of a diving Lattimore. The cornerback was able to secure the ball and created what has become known as the "butt interception." The Saints were able to put together a 54-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Ted Ginn Jr. on the ensuing drive, pushing the score to 13-0 before the half. New Orleans won the game 23-13 and clinched the NFC South.
USA Today
07-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Marshon Lattimore has some excellent advice for those who don't like physicality
Scrum as Kayshon Boutte and Marshon Lattimore have to be separated. Mike Vrabel was right in the middle helping get players apart. Marshon Lattimore is looking a lot like his old self these days. On Wednesday, the Washington Commanders faced another team for the first time this summer, traveling to New England to face the Patriots in a joint practice before the two teams play in Friday's preseason opener. Lattimore, the ninth-year cornerback, was acquired at the trade deadline last season. Unfortunately, Lattimore was dealing with a hamstring injury at the time of his trade, and that injury limited him all season, including when he debuted for the Commanders. When he did play, Lattimore struggled. Those struggles didn't stop him from mixing it up with Washington's opponents, specifically, Philadelphia's A.J. Brown. Brown got the better end of those two meetings last season, but again, Lattimore was playing hurt. Good news. Lattimore is back. He's participated fully throughout training camp with no limitations. He's working with younger players to help them improve, while also ensuring he gets back to his previous levels, when he was a four-time Pro Bowl selection. If Wednesday was any indication of what we should expect from Lattimore in 2025, it could mean good news for the Commanders. Lattimore looked healthy and fluid against the Patriots. He looked so healthy that he was up to his old tricks again. Lattimore and Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte were involved in a skirmish. That skirmish even got Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel involved, and he paid for it. While Lattimore is an emotional player, it's always worked for him. He loves to get under the skin of his opponents. Ask Mike Evans. Their battles are legendary. After Wednesday's practice, Lattimore shared his excitement for the physicality involved. 'We're fighters, and I love that,' Lattimore said via Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post. 'Mentally and physically, just fighting through the day. I love to see that from a young team, too. They're ready to just do whatever. It's football. It's a physical sport. If that's too physical for you, then you shouldn't be playing football.' Lattimore wasn't mad after the practice. He loved it. When head coach Dan Quinn calls someone a "dawg" competitor, this is what he's talking about. Lattimore competes whether he's healthy or not. No excuses. The Commanders aren't about to ask Lattimore to change his approach, because it's that approach that makes him special. Good news for the Commanders: Marshon Lattimore looks like he's back.
USA Today
31-07-2025
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- USA Today
Jameis Winston couldn't figure out why Marshon Lattimore held 2017 fight against him
'He don't really like you like that' The New Orleans Saints have a pretty intriguing history at the quarterback position ever since Drew Brees left a few years ago. From Jameis Winston to Trevor Siemian and Andy Dalton to Ian Book and Derek Carr, it has been a pretty wild ride for Saints fans. Winston was an intriguing option for the team, as he was clearly a locker room favorite for many and quite talented, but injuries and the team's pursuit of other options led him to move on. It was rather interesting that the Saints even considered him initially, as he had a history of inciting an infamous 2017 fight between Marshon Lattimore and Mike Evans when he was quarterbacking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "Man, me and Marshon really had like," Winston paused, discussing his time with the Saints and history with Lattimore in an interview with Ryan Clark's The Pivot podcast, "A beef, until probably about like the fifth day of training camp, where I just kept talking, I was like, 'Marshon, you gonna be mad at me the whole time?' And, I'm talking at practice, and Mike Thomas is like, 'He don't really like you like that' because Marshon, like he wouldn't just say it." Pulled from the game due to a sore shoulder and replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick, Winston came in off the sideline after an incomplete pass, jawing and poking Lattimore in the back of the helmet. Lattimore turned to lightly shove Winston away, which Evans took as an excuse to launch a cheap shot and tackle his rival to the ground. At that point it became a fracas between both teams. He tried to recruit the help of Lattimore's former high school teammate Justin Hardee, who was a member of the Saints at the time. Ultimately, they were able to work through their differences and work together towards the common goal. It's not uncommon for players to suit up for rival teams, but bad blood like this has always been something intriguing to think about when Winston first came to New Orleans, so hearing him discuss it at length is a pretty fun topic.
USA Today
22-07-2025
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- USA Today
Could the Washington Commanders still add a veteran cornerback?
Training camp officially begins on Wednesday, marking the start of a grueling schedule. Most teams have their player personnel largely sorted out, but as we saw with the Washington Commanders signing Von Miller last week, we know that teams aren't quite done moving players around. They don't have to finalize their 53-man roster until the end of August, giving players roughly a month to prove they deserve a spot. Every team needs something, though, despite their efforts to solve problems during the offseason. Most teams are still trying to ensure the right pieces are in the right places. As such, Bleacher Report named one trade that every team should make before the season starts. Washington Commanders: Add a veteran CB This was a need for the Commanders last year, hence the midseason trade for Marshon Lattimore. But he wasn't very reliable in Washington. The only other notable veteran at the position the front office brought in this offseason was Jonathan Jones, who also didn't play particularly well in 2024. Meanwhile, the team has Super Bowl hopes and is looking to take advantage of Jayden Daniels being on a rookie contract. So, shoring up the secondary with a veteran would be in line with how GM Adam Peters has operated over the last two offseasons. Marshon Lattimore was an utter disappointment in 2024, but that doesn't mean he will be again this year. Most don't have a lot of faith in that, and that's okay, but it doesn't mean they're right. Additionally, Kevon Seymour is entering his eighth season in the NFL, Noah Igbinoghene is entering his fifth season, and Bobby Price is entering his sixth season, alongside Lattimore and Jones. They have veterans in the secondary; they just aren't big names or guys who do flashy things. They are depth players, and as long as Lattimore plays like we all know he can, those guys will fill in as needed when Lattimore and second-year star Mike Sainristil need a break. Trading for a veteran cornerback wouldn't hurt anything, but they'd have to find a big name, and it's unlikely that Adam Peters wants to spend the money that would take. Remember, Washington used a second-round pick on Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos, and he impressed them in the spring. But what if another veteran became available and it was too much to pass up? Remember, you can never have too many pass rushers or corners. Another potential option would be to trade with the Cleveland Browns for Denzel Ward, but Peters would have to be willing to give up draft picks and use some cap space. The Browns are in a weird place with Deshaun Watson, so it's not out of the question to make this trade. Plus, Ward is a schematic fit for Dan Quinn's defense. For now, the Commanders will evaluate the players they have in training camp, and then they may decide to make some moves. Maybe. But don't count on Peters adding a big-name cornerback to the mix. There is potential in the room and Washington believes Lattimore will bounce back strong in 2025.
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Terry McLaurin, Marshon Lattimore make unique list along with other top NFL stars
The Ohio State Buckeyes had a recruiting class for the ages in 2014. Several future NFL stars would enroll at Ohio State that year, and, coincidentally enough, four are currently members of the Washington Commanders. Terry McLaurin, Marshon Lattimore, Noah Brown and Jalyn Holmes are all ex-Buckeyes now playing for Washington. It's rare for so many players from the same recruiting class to still be in the NFL 11 years later, much less four on the same team. McLaurin is entering his seventh NFL season — all with Washington — while Lattimore, Brown and Holmes all joined the Commanders sometime in 2024, but were a part of the magical playoff run. McLaurin and Lattimore are the most distinguished of the bunch. Lattimore, a former four-time Pro Bowler, spent his entire career with the New Orleans Saints before Washington acquired him at last season's trade deadline. McLaurin is coming off his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season and finished with a career-high 13 touchdown receptions. He added three more in the playoffs. Where does the combination of McLaurin and Lattimore stack up compared to other former college-turned-NFL teammates? CBS recently put together a top 10 list, and McLaurin/Lattimore came in at No. 9. McLaurin is currently at odds with Washington brass over prolonged contract negotiations, but if history is any indication, he'll be locked up before long. He and Lattimore were first reunited midway through 2024, when the former New Orleans Saints cornerback arrived via trade. Prior to that, the two practiced against each other from 2014-2016 at Ohio State. McLaurin stayed in school two years after Lattimore left, but both wasted no time becoming top-end NFL playmakers. It's no surprise who came in at No. 1 on the list. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase helped lead LSU to a national championship in 2019 and are now one of the NFL's most potent quarterback/receiver duos. The Eagles' six Georgia alums came in at No. 8, led by star defensive tackle Jalen Carter, while Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith — teammates at Alabama — finished No. 2. The Commanders certainly hope they have a healthy Lattimore in 2025. After coming over via trade, Lattimore was dealing with a nagging hamstring injury from his time in New Orleans, which limited him in Washington. He appeared in only two regular-season games, but did play in all three playoff games. Lattimore was clearly never fully healthy in 2024.
