He didn’t have much to do, but Marshon Lattimore was still positive about his debut for the Washington Commanders in Week 15. The four-time Pro Bowler suited up for the Commanders for the first time for the road game against the New Orleans Saints, the team that traded the cornerback to Washington back in November.
Lattimore got a starter’s workload during the 20-19 win at the Caesars Superdome. He told reporters, including ESPN’s John Keim, “I was happy to be out there. I didn’t get too much action. Just to be out there was a great feeling.”
Lattimore got a starter’s workload during the 20-19 win at the Caesars Superdome. He told reporters, including ESPN’s John Keim, “I was happy to be out there. I didn’t get too much action. Just to be out there was a great feeling.”
Although Lattimore sounded more relieved than hyped just to get onto the field for his new team, others were more enthusiastic about the veteran cover man’s impact.
Marshon Lattimore Proved Worth the Wait for Commanders
The Commanders sent three 2025 NFL draft picks to the Saints for Lattimore hoping to get an elite, shutdown cornerback in return. It’s been a long wait to find out if the deal was worth it because Lattimore’s debut was delayed and delayed by a lengthy recovery from an ankle problem.
Lattimore proved worth the wait based on his performance on his return to New Orleans. The 28-year-old was credited by The Washington Post’s Al Galdi with delivering “A shutdown performance by a true shutdown CB.”
It’s necessary to point out the Saints don’t own a corps of elite wide receivers. Rather, both phases of their offense go through dual-threat running back Alvin Kamara, who entered the game leading his team in rushing and receiving.
