Marshon Lattimore spent almost eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints. A first-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Lattimore won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and was named to the Pro Bowl four times.
Last month, the struggling Saints sent Lattimore to the Washington Commanders. Washington, desperate for cornerback help, sent three draft picks to New Orleans for a Lattimore and a draft pick.
Unfortunately, Lattimore has yet to suit up for Washington. He’s missed all four games since the trade with a hamstring injury. However, he’s trending to make his Washington debut on Sunday against, you guessed it, the New Orleans Saints.
After spending so many years with one team, Lattimore has several close friends on New Orleans’ roster. What do some of those Saints’ veterans think about facing their longtime former teammate?
Longtime defensive end Cam Jordan joked about Lattimore waiting to play for the first time with Washington against the Saints.
Cam Jordan on Marshon Lattimore coming back this week pic.twitter.com/60Ufm9qcLN
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) December 12, 2024
Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu played with Lattimore for the past three seasons and looks forward to seeing his old teammate.
Former #Saints CB Marshon Lattimore will make his debut with Washington this Sunday in New Orleans.
Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu on that:
“People love him. He’ll have some fans in the building.”
“Sometimes you need a fresh start. It’s not really no love lost.”
More from him: pic.twitter.com/anjnHD7UWl
— Jon Sokoloff (@JonSokoloff) December 13, 2024
Lattimore will not have to face Saints star receiver Chris Olave, who has been out for several weeks due to a concussion. He should see plenty of wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who is averaging 24 yards per reception since he signed with New Orleans in October.
