"The Washington Commanders thought cornerback Marshon Lattimore could be the answer to their problems in the secondary. Not even two years later, general manager Adam Peters is probably getting ready to dispose of the four-time Pro Bowler. Lattimore was once considered among the league's most prolific shutdown presences. His time with the New Orleans Saints had run its course, and the NFC South club managed to get a decent haul in return before the 2024 trade deadline. They saw what was potentially coming. Peters did not, and it didn't take long to realize the Commanders were not going to get a substantial return on their investment. The former Ohio State standout struggled to stay healthy. Even with a full offseason to rest and familiarize himself with the scheme, Lattimore continued to struggle in 2025. A torn ACL ended his campaign - and likely his time in Washington - way ahead of time."
"Hands down, the worst disappointment for GM Adam Peters. [Marshon] Lattimore was done. He was terrible; he was, in fact, a liability. Forget about the gun charges last week. Lattimore was never going to be brought back for 2026."
"Cutting Lattimore gives the Commanders some extra breathing space on their salary cap. They will save $18.5 million with no dead money ramifications whatsoever. This is the definition of a no-brainer, and it might be a while before the play"
Washington acquired Marshon Lattimore expecting a shutdown corner to address secondary issues, trading for him before the 2024 deadline. Lattimore struggled with lingering hamstring problems and availability, and a torn ACL in 2025 ended his season and likely his tenure in Washington. The move failed to deliver the anticipated on-field results despite a team run to the NFC Championship, and subsequent off-field legal issues further diminished his likelihood of return. Releasing Lattimore would free $18.5 million in cap space with no dead money, making the cut the financially prudent decision for the franchise.
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