"Thus far, the Lattimore trade - in which the Commanders gave up three draft picks - is probably the biggest mistake of Adam Peters' tenure as Washington's general manager. That doesn't mean it wasn't worth the risk."
"Let's flash back to the moment in time when the Commanders made the deal for Lattimore. They were 7-2 after nine weeks, taking a season that was supposed to be a rebuilding year and turning it on its head. Suddenly, they needed to win now."
"Even while dealing with a nagging hamstring injury and having not played more than 10 games in a season since 2021, this was a chance Washington had to take. Lattimore was a four-time Pro Bowler who was still only 28."
The Washington Commanders released cornerback Marshon Lattimore, ending his brief stint with the organization. Acquired via trade from the New Orleans Saints before the 2024 trade deadline, Lattimore appeared in only 11 regular-season games and struggled with injuries and performance. The trade cost the Commanders three draft picks, making it a notable mistake in GM Adam Peters' tenure. However, the decision to acquire Lattimore was justified at the time, as the Commanders were 7-2 and needed immediate defensive help. Despite his injury history and limited recent playing time, Lattimore was a four-time Pro Bowler at age 28. His presence contributed positively during the playoff run, including the NFC divisional round victory over Detroit.
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