Another Marshon Lattimore update makes the Saints look like they knew more than anyone expected
The New Orleans Saints look like bandits in a way after some recent injury news came to the surface in the NFC. Marshon Lattimore's injury Since being traded to the Washington Commanders, Lattimore has not played a single down for the NFC East foe. Washington has continued to see some success, but their defense would […]
The New Orleans Saints look like bandits in a way after some recent injury news came to the surface in the NFC.
Marshon Lattimore's injury
Since being traded to the Washington Commanders, Lattimore has not played a single down for the NFC East foe. Washington has continued to see some success, but their defense would undoubtedly improve with him on the field.
The Commanders just ruled out Lattimore for Week 12 as well.
Lattimore has been dealing with a hamstring injury for a bulk of this season. It caused him to miss time in New Orleans, and now, it is affecting his availability for Dan Quinn's defense.
The Saints got some backlash at the deadline for not garnering a second round pick for the top-flight CB. In reality, garnering a third round pick and day three draft stock was a win for the Saints in the long run.
Lattimore had a great career in New Orleans, but injuries have mounted for him in recent seasons, including 2024. Without him, their secondary has still played fairly well since he was dealt away.
Lattimore played in just seventeen games combined between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 season. Before 2022, the CB was had played in at least thirteen games in every season of his NFL career.
For the Saints, we will see how they choose to address the CB position during this offseason.
They have a lot of faith in young CB Alontae Taylor, but his time playing outside has not been consistent. He was playing in the slot until Lattimore was traded away. Rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry also has plenty of fans in the organization. Drafting a cornerback early in the 2025 NFL Draft could make sense, too, though.
Regardless, the value that the Saints got in return for Lattimore looks pretty impressive, considering his lack of availability that continues to grow in Washington.
