The Washington Commanders made a big splash trading for former New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of the NFL's Tuesday deadline to do so. As with any big splash, there are going to be ripple effects from the move, and the first among them the Commanders hope will be an increase in their ability to defend the pass.

There's zero doubt Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters has done an outstanding job rebuilding the team's roster in Year 1.22 outsiders were brought in over the course of the offseason. That kind of turnover typically comes with a 4-13 season that results in the possession of the No.

The Commanders boosted their short-term and long-term outlook at the NFL trade deadline by grabbing CB Marshon Lattimore from the Saints.

The Washington Commanders praised their front office for making a trade for New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

The New Orleans Saints are trading cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news comes just before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, and Rapoport adds that the Saints are getting a “premium draft pick” back for the four-time Pro Bowler.