"Lattimore never got going in Washington. A hamstring injury dented his hopes of making an immediate impact. Hopes remained that improvements would arrive with a full offseason to heal and learn the defensive scheme, but it was evident from early on that something was missing. A torn ACL sustained against the Seattle Seahawks means his time in the Commanders will likely come to an end in the not-too-distant future."
"Considering his inconsistent form and the fact that he could miss considerable time next year, the decision seems pretty straightforward. Commanders could target Jaylen Watson as the perfect Marshon Lattimore How the Commanders replace him is crucial. Second-round rookie Trey Amos and Mike Sainristil are the only guarantees to return in Washington's cornerback room. With only six selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, Peters needs to spend in free agency. And if Lattimore is released as expected, Washington could have north of $100 million to utilize."
Adam Peters traded for Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the 2024 deadline and now appears likely to release him early. Lattimore struggled in Washington due to a hamstring injury and never established consistent form; a torn ACL suffered against the Seattle Seahawks further imperils his future with the team. Releasing Lattimore would save the Commanders $18.5 million on the 2026 salary cap with no dead money. Washington currently projects limited cornerback depth beyond second-round rookie Trey Amos and Mike Sainristil, has only six 2026 draft selections, and could free north of $100 million to spend in free agency. Jaylen Watson emerges as a potential physical replacement.
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