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WHO:

Washington Commanders

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore

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New Orleans Saints

WHAT:

The Washington Commanders informed Marshon Lattimore that he will be released.

Lattimore suffered a season-ending ACL injury in November 2025.

The Commanders will save $18.5 million in salary cap space by releasing Lattimore.

Lattimore played in five games for the Commanders, starting nine games in 2025.

Lattimore had 31 tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery during his time with the Commanders.

The Commanders acquired Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints in a midseason trade during the 2024 season, sending three draft picks (third, fourth, and sixth round) and receiving a fifth-round pick in return.

Lattimore made four Pro Bowls in his first five seasons with the Saints.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C. (Washington Commanders)

New Orleans, Louisiana (New Orleans Saints)

Lakewood, Ohio (Lattimore's arrest)

WHEN:

The new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 11, 2026.

Lattimore was arrested on January 7, 2026.

Lattimore's ACL injury occurred in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

WHY:

The release of Lattimore was expected due to his injury history and the Commanders' need to clear salary cap space.

The Commanders are expected to be aggressive in the free agent market, particularly at cornerback.

HOW:

The Commanders will clear Lattimore’s $18.5 million cap hit off their salary cap once the release is official.

The Commanders are restructuring their coaching staff and planning to retool their roster after a disappointing 2025 season, finishing with a 5-12 record.

The Washington Commanders have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that he will be released, following his season-ending ACL injury last November. Lattimore, who played in five games and started nine in 2025, will free up $18.5 million in salary cap space for the team, which is looking to be aggressive in the free agent market. Acquired from the New Orleans Saints in a midseason trade during the 2024 season, Lattimore had a successful start to his career, making four Pro Bowls in his first five seasons.