Commanders have no choice but to move on from this $18 million problem

"The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback isn't alone in struggling to find the consistency needed. However, the Commanders made a hefty wager in Lattimore becoming a shutdown-caliber presence on the boundary. That has blown up in their face, and now Peters is left with a thankless decision. Lattimore's gone from one of the league's most accomplished lockdown corners to a complete liability. Teams are actively targeting him as a weak link. It's working."

"He's struggling to keep up with receivers. He's also a walking defensive pass interference waiting to happen, and it's not going unnoticed by opposing offenses as part of their game planning for the Commanders. That's a bad combination. Lattimore's most glaring flaws were evident throughout Washington's capitulation against the Dallas Cowboys. He might be a scapegoat compared to the bigger, collective problem. Even so, this simply cannot continue for much longer."

"Peters took a swing. He sensed the Commanders were in position to contend, and he felt like Lattimore would get them closer. It was evidently a swing and a miss, so removing sentiment and admiting defeat must be considered. The Commanders could potentially trade Lattimore, but whether any suitable interest would arrive is anyone's guess. Arguably the most likely scenario would be letting things play out for the rest of 2025. If things don't improve, then Washington can cut him loose wi"

The Washington Commanders face multiple problems including injuries, poor execution, complacency, and discipline that prevent meeting raised expectations. Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters entered their second season hoping for improvement. Marshon Lattimore has regressed from a lockdown cornerback into a liability, often targeted by opposing offenses and prone to defensive pass interference. Lattimore struggled notably against the Dallas Cowboys, exposing larger coverage issues. Peters gambled on Lattimore returning to elite form, but lack of consistency forces roster decisions. Potential outcomes include trading him, allowing the season to play out, or cutting him if performance does not improve.

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