"The Washington Commanders informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that he will be released before the league year begins next week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, a move that had been expected since Lattimore suffered a season-ending injury in November. The Commanders will save $18.5 million in salary cap space; they currently have the fifth most space available. Washington is expected to be aggressive on the free agent market, particularly at corner, according to league sources."
"Lattimore, 29, tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 9 and missed the remainder of the season. He had played in each game to that point. Washington acquired him from the New Orleans Saints at the trade deadline in 2024, sending three picks (third, fourth and sixth) to the Saints in last year's draft while recouping a fifth-rounder."
"A first-round pick by New Orleans in 2017, Lattimore made four Pro Bowls in his first five seasons. But since 2021 he's suffered a variety of injuries - a lacerated kidney and two broken ribs in '22; an ankle injury in '23 and the hamstring issues the following season. He hasn't played in more than 10 games in a season during that span."
The Washington Commanders released cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the March 11 league year begins, freeing up $18.5 million in salary cap space. Lattimore suffered a season-ending ACL tear in his left knee during Week 9. The Commanders acquired him from the New Orleans Saints at the 2024 trade deadline, sending three draft picks. Washington plans to aggressively pursue free agent cornerbacks, relying on Trey Amos and Mike Sainristil as potential starters. Lattimore, 29, has struggled with injuries since 2021, including a lacerated kidney, broken ribs, and ankle injuries, limiting his availability to fewer than 10 games annually during that period.
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