The Eagles and Commanders will meet in a little over a week. Washington had reportedly been shopping for cornerback help to combat Philadelphia’s duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Washington struck just hours before the trade deadline, swinging a deal for Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
The Commanders enter Week 10 with the No. 5 pass defense in the NFL, but their starting unit of Benjamin St-Juste, Mike Sainristil, and Noah Igbinoghene wouldn’t have a clear advantage against the Eagles’ group that includes Brown, Smith, Jahan Dotson, and others.
In just over a year, the Commanders have gotten a new owner in Josh Harris, a new GM in Adam Peters, a new HC in Dan Quinn, and a franchise QB in Jayden Daniels. They’ve started the season 7-2, lead the NFC East, and are buyers at the trade deadline, acquiring Pro-Bowl CB Marshon… https://t.co/FzvXHDrBt8
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024
Lattimore, who turned 28 in May, is dealing with a hamstring injury and has three more years remaining on his current contract. He has recorded 30 combined tackles and two passes defensed in seven games this season.
Lattimore hasn’t played an entire season since 2021.
