Marshon Lattimore remains a name to watch closely as the Saints face the possibility of dealing away their high-profile corner. The Chiefs have already been connected to pursuing a trade, but they are not alone in that regard. 
The Commanders are a “real contender” to land the four-time Pro Bowler, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports. Washington has recently been linked to an addition at the cornerback spot, so today’s update comes as little surprise. The NFC East leaders rank outside the top 10 in total and scoring defense, so adding on that side of the ball would make sense. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds the Commanders have made a “hard push” on the Lattimore front.
Washington is gauging the market for 2023 first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes, who has not lived up to his draft stock so far. A different regime (head coach Dan Quinn, general manager Adam Peters) is in place than the one which selected him, a factor which often comes into play when young players are dealt. Trading away Forbes would open up a roster spot for Lattimore, although other moves could obviously achieve that goal. In any case, the Commanders could stand to add to a secondary which is led at corner by Benjamin St-Juste and second-round rookie Mike Sainristil.
Rapoport’s report notes at least two suitors beyond Kansas City and Washington are likely in play; indeed, ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s latest Pat McAfee Show appearance lists four teams in the contender category (video link). The Chargers are among them, he adds. Los Angeles’ defense has seen a dramatic turnaround this season under head coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, with the unit leading the league in points allowed (12.6 per game). Adding a corner of Lattimore’s caliber would give the team a notable boost in the secondary.
The former Defensive Player of the Year remained mainly healthy through his first five seasons. Since then, however, injuries have been an issue, one which contending teams have taken into account while contemplating a potential deal. A third-round pick was floated earlier today as a possible price to get a deal over the finish line, and Schefter concurs capital in that vicinity is likely in play. He adds a deal is likely to be finalized given the advance nature of talks and the multitude of suitors vying to acquire Lattimore.
New Orleans sits at 2-7 on the year, making them an obvious seller’s candidate. Especially with head coach Dennis Allen no longer in place, it would come as no surprise if Lattimore were to be moved. Term remains on his contract, one which will likely be restructured by an acquiring team.
If the Chargers can get him that would be huge
@braves&chargers. I’m just not thrilled about the potential price tag. The rookies could hold it down till Fulton, and Samuel come back. We need someone that can catch probably more of a tight end.
Hart and Still have been solid and I definitely have faith in them going forward. As I was typing a longer reply I see on Pat McAfee he’s going to Washington so oh well haha at least he’s not on the Chiefs
@braves&chargers haha I’m watching it too. it’s a third and more.
Just saw the full haul and I’m glad the Chargers didn’t pay that 3rd or 4th is tolerable but not both
@braves&chargers yeah the only big move I wouldn’t mind is njoku. Supposedly he’s off the market. I’m expecting something small.
Washington already acquired him apparently.
@log. Yeah they did. It broke first on pat McAfee. Glad the chargers didn’t do it. that was a big price tag. Commanders had extra picks so it made sense.
Anybody but KC
Washington makes a ton of sense.
@Oooof schefter is saying it’s starting with a third. I doubt the chargers are in on him, probably just checked the price.
Just announced….he’s heading to Washington
Good.