The former Washington Commanders’ star cornerback Marshon Lattimore has faced a challenging time since the last few months after he sustained a brutal ACL tear in the last season as he played against the Seattle Seahawks in week 9. While the Washington Commanders released him in March, a number of teams have been linked to him. Amid this, the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints have emerged as potential landing spots.
Which teams are interested in him?
Ever since the Washington Commanders released him, a number of rival teams including the Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints, and the Dallas Cowboys have been rumored to be eyeing him.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few hours ago, a recent report by PFSN hinted that the Carolina Panthers could make a move for Marshon Lattimore. The report said, “Their rise hasn’t been as meteoric as the Washington Commanders’, but Lattimore could check a similar box for the Carolina Panthers as he did for that squad. Fresh off a playoff appearance, the team will be looking to take the next step and make a decision on Bryce Young. But they’ll need to surround him with adequate talent, and the former CFP national champion could be the perfect addition to their core.”The report also added the New Orlans saints to the list as it continued, “The vibes are extremely high for the Saints after they handed the keys to the franchise to Tyler Shough…Seeing names like Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara continue to thrive, adding Lattimore could give them another jolt in the arm. But more than a nostalgia act, the team needs help in the secondary, and this offseason hasn’t given them a definitive answer yet. He would give them a recognizable face and instantly bolster the depth of the unit for the upcoming season as they try to capitalize on a wide-open NFC South.”
How will the teams be impacted?
For the New Orleans Saints, the four time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshawn Lattimore will act as a familiar backup player who already knows their system. The team also has $11 million in available cap space which can easily accommodate his new contract.For the Carolina Panthers, signing Marshawn Latimore remains cheap as he could immediately turn into their top cornerback who can help and support the team’s young defense.
