Having vaulted to the top of the NFC East, the Washington Commanders made a big swing ahead of the NFL trade deadline by acquiring four-time Pro

Hours before the NFL's trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, the Commanders (7-2) got four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7), three people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal.

The Washington Commanders could be on the brink of landing a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Washington has emerged as a real contender for Marshon Lattimore of the New Orleans Saints.

The New Orleans Saints have traded cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In exchange for the veteran corner, Washington will send its 2025 third-round pick,