Breaking Down Full Compensation in the Commanders-Saints Trade for Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore

The Washington Commanders secured Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.

Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) intercepts a pass against New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders hit the button. After an impressive 7-2 start to the season, the club decided to make a big-time trade to ensure they can continue competing at a high level with the second half of their schedule coming.

After posting a 4-13 record a season ago, the Commanders added head coach Dan Quinn and selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels No. 2 overall in the draft -- which led to a major shift in culture within the franchise.

Leading the NFC East heading into the trade deadline, it made sense for Washington to get aggressive and solidify their status as a contending squad.

With a few holes within the roster -- which makes sense after having a four-win team just last year -- the Commanders' secondary needed a boost. They got just that as general manager Adam Peters traded for New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

"New Orleans is sending four-time Pro-Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

Trade: New Orleans is sending four-time Pro-Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, per sources.

Saints had multiple teams interested in the 28-year-old CB who still is recovering from a hamstring injury. Commanders’ push is on. pic.twitter.com/IRPCVEAyAG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024

The compensation in which Washington sent to the Saints in exchange of the four-time Pro Bowl defensive back wasn't intially reported, though it was a known bidding war with a few teams. Later, Schefter reported the draft picks involved in the trade.

The Commanders sent a third-round pick, a fourth-round pick and their own sixth-round pick back in return for Lattimore and a fifth-round pick.

Full trade, per sources:

🏈New Orleans gets:
-Washington 3rd-round pick
-Washington 4th
-Its 6th back from the John Ridgeway trade

🏈Washington gets:
-Marshon Lattimore
-Saints’ 5th-round pick https://t.co/FzvXHDrBt8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024

One thing is known following the trade -- the club has full confidence in Daniels in his rookie season and is making a push toward contention while they've got an opportunity to do so.

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