- ABC News
- November 5, 2024
The Washington Commanders solidified their secondary Tuesday, trading for New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Commanders traded 2025 picks in the third and fourth rounds and also gave the Saints back a 2025 sixth-round pick they acquired in a previous trade this summer for defensive tackle John Ridgeway III, per sources. In addition to Lattimore, Washington received a 2025 fifth-round pick, the sources said. The Commanders, who have long stated their desire to build through the draft, still have seven picks in 2025. Washington lacked corner depth, in addition to a top-end starter. The Commanders used Benjamin St-Juste as their top corner, with rookie Mike Sainristil on the other side. But Sainristil was drafted to play their slot corner, and the move outside was more from necessity. The coaches have said often that they view Sainristil's future as a slot corner. This move allows...