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10 hours ago
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Commanders' Marshon Lattimore joins Terry McLaurin in OTA absence
The post Commanders' Marshon Lattimore joins Terry McLaurin in OTA absence appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Washington Commanders are entering a new era under head coach Dan Quinn after reaching the NFC Championship in 2024, but the early stages of offseason work have already featured two notable absences. Both Marshon Lattimore and Terry McLaurin were missing from the latest round of Commanders OTAs, raising questions about the participation of two of the team's most prominent veterans. Advertisement While OTAs are voluntary, leadership presence still carries weight—especially in a locker room undergoing transition. Lattimore's absence stood out, with Dean Jones of FanSided reporting that he opted to train away from the team. For Lattimore, it's an offseason with stakes. After joining Washington via trade and dealing with injuries last season, his position in the secondary isn't guaranteed. The Commanders defense now includes newcomers Jonathan Jones and rookie Trey Amos, creating a competitive environment at cornerback. Contract-wise, the decision to skip team activities draws added scrutiny. According to Spotrac, Lattimore is carrying an $18 million cap hit this season, with only $2 million in dead cap if the team were to move on after the year. That structure gives Washington roster flexibility and puts a premium on offseason visibility for the veteran. That structure gives Washington roster flexibility and puts a premium on offseason visibility for the veteran. Advertisement With a loaded cornerback room and a coaching staff focused on accountability, every rep matters. Lattimore's decision to train away from the team, even during voluntary work, opens the door for players like Jones and Amos to gain ground. As for McLaurin, his absence may not carry the same level of scrutiny, but it still leaves a leadership void during a crucial stage of development. For a team trying to build on last season's playoff run, presence on the field—even in shorts—sends a message. The Commanders are no longer rebuilding. They're reloading, and the standard has shifted. Whether Lattimore and McLaurin return to camp ready to lead or play catch-up remains to be seen—but the tone of the offseason has already been set.
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16 hours ago
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Washington Commanders veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be looking to be an X-factor in 2025.
Washington Commanders veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be looking to be an X-factor in 2025. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders took a lot of pride in their defense this past season, but there is a very good chance that it will be even better in 2025. Advertisement In a recent article by PFF, they talk about some of the key players on every NFL team's starting lineup. For the Commanders, they list veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore as an "X-factor" going into the 2025 season. "The Commanders acquired Lattimore before last season's trade deadline to improve a mightily struggling cornerback unit. Unfortunately, he battled a hamstring injury down the stretch and played in only the team's final five games, including the postseason," PFF wrote. "A return to health and a full season of production closer to his career averages would vastly improve a cornerback unit that ranked dead last in PFF coverage grade last season." He missed the majority of the games that he was on the Commanders in 2024, so he will be looking to stay healthy and on the field to help the team contend for the Super Bowl this season. Lattimore won NFL Defensive Player of the Year after the New Orleans Saints drafted him with the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has been named a Pro Bowler four times since then. Advertisement He has dealt with an umber of injuries over the past several seasons, keeping him from contributing as much as he knows he can. If he can stay healthy, he could help Washington contend with the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. Related: Jayden Daniels 'Holding Commanders To A Standard' With Super Bowl Goals Related: Cowboys WRs Now Better Than Commanders 2 Stars Claims NFC East Legend This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Second Round Rookie Making Major Impact At Commanders OTAs
Second Round Rookie Making Major Impact At Commanders OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. OTAs are never a clear mark on how good a rookie class is going to be during the regular season. That being said, it's always a good thing when young players are making impactful plays during this time of the year. Advertisement That is true especially for Washington Commanders second-round cornerback Trey Amos. The Ole Miss prospect has turned heads in the nation's capital with some impressive plays throughout OTAs. And it has Commander fans hoping they have a true lockdown cornerback on the roster. "Trey Amos' inclusion to the Washington Commanders' lineup has the chance to serve two purposes in the team's secondary," Bleacher Report wrote following the practice. "First, he can bookend last year's acquisition of Marshon Lattimore or outright serve as the team's top outside corner depending on whether the veteran stays healthy. "This year's 61st overall pick doesn't look overwhelmed when facing Washington's top wide receivers during organized team activities." Advertisement Amos was one of the better coverage corners in the draft, and fell to Washington in a surprise to some. He joins a secondary with veteran Marshon Lattimore leading the way in his first full season with the team. As an outside corner, Amos knows he'll have his hands full. … Especially in the NFC East. In a division with the likes of A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Malik Nabers, Amos is expected to get picked on a lot this season with Washington. So far in OTAs, he appears up to the challenge. Related: Jayden Daniels 'Holding Commanders To A Standard' With Super Bowl Goals Related: Commanders Marcus Mariota Helps Hype Oregon As World Series Contenders This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Commanders UDFA Seen As Contender to Make 53-Man Roster
Commanders UDFA Seen As Contender to Make 53-Man Roster originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a division with CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown, Malik Nabers, George Pickens and DeVonta Smith, the Washington Commanders know that they have to field a strong secondary to get any chance to be competitive. Advertisement Their defense made major strides in 2024 under coach Dan Quinn. After having the worst unit in 2023, the Commanders secondary ranked third in the league in 2024. Having a better offense certainly helps, but Quinn's work has seen staggering results. Washington isn't done, either. They added Marshon Lattimore at the trade deadline last year, and hope that second-round rookie Trey Amos can have an immediate impact as well. There's one more player that Washington may have at their disposal. And he's a UDFA that is turning heads at OTAs. CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso believes that Fentrell Cypress II, the cornerback out of Florida State, has a great chance to make the 53-man roster for the Commanders. Advertisement "Fentrell Cypress II is a man-coverage specialist with the athletic attributes to play that role in the NFL," Trapasso wrote. "While not ridiculously long, the former Florida State star is 6-foot-1 and 181 pounds with 4.43-second speed in the 40-yard dash, a 38-inch vertical jump and tremendous agility illustrated by his 6.84-second time in the three-cone drill at the Seminole pro day. "Sometimes that natural talent is all a cornerback needs to impress coaches enough to go from undrafted to on the roster in Year 1." If there's a coaching staff who can develop unsure talent in the secondary, it is Quinn. It is what makes Washington such an interesting team going into the 2025 season. ... and made more interesting if a UDFA like Cypress makes the roster. Related: Commanders Trade Paying Off As A Steal as Deebo Stars at OTAs Related: Commanders Rookie Putting On Show for Kingsbury at OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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Commanders' rookie cornerback standing out during OTAs
The Washington Commanders had a first-round grade on cornerback Trey Amos in the 2025 NFL draft. Fortunately for Washington, Amos fell to them with the No. 61 overall pick in last month's draft. The Commanders' draft room celebrated, believing they had landed two first-round talents with their first two selections. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback began his college career at Louisiana before transferring to Alabama for one season and ending his career at Ole Miss. In each step of the way, Amos bet on himself, and it paid off in a major way. Advertisement After adding Amos, Washington suddenly had depth at cornerback. In addition to Amos, the Commanders have Mike Sainristil, Marshon Lattimore, Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene. That's a vastly improved group from this time one year ago. The Commanders opened Phase 3 of their offseason program this week, which meant OTAs. For the first time, the rookies and veterans were lined up against one another in practice, and it appears that Amos is already making waves. Zach Selby of named three standouts from the first week of OTAs: Amos was one of his three picks. There's no telling at this point just how many snaps the second-round pick will get as a rookie or where he will land on depth chart, but Amos made the most of his snaps in seven-on-seven drills. Amos, who the Commanders considered taking with their first-round pick, held his own against several of the team's veterans. In one of his more impressive plays, he managed to stay upright after his feet got tangled with Michael Gallup and got under a tipped pass for an interception on the second play of the drill. He nearly got a second one later in the day while working against Luke McCaffrey and kept up with Deebo Samuel when lined up against him. Although general manager Adam Peters said Amos is an all-around cornerback, the Commanders primarily view him as a perimeter defender. As shown during his reps against Samuel, his large frame allows him to be physical at the line of scrimmage with bigger receivers. Amos still has months before he is ready to be a regular defensive contributor, but he's off to a good start. Yes, Peters said Amos can play inside or outside, but the Commanders drafted him to play outside. Washington can use Sainristil inside or outside, but would prefer to play him inside, with Lattimore and Amos on the outside. Jones, the steady veteran, can play everywhere, while Igbinoghene is better in the slot. Advertisement In the latest edition of "Commanders Log," Washington executives and coaches were thrilled to land Amos, particularly defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. On paper, the Commanders have a better secondary in 2025. However, Washington needs Lattimore to return to his previous form and remain healthy for a full season. If that happens, this could be one of the NFL's better cornerback rooms. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Trey Amos standing out during OTAs
