Marshon Lattimore was considered a can’t-miss draft choice, being taken 11th overall by the Saints in 2017.
In addition, he has been a Pro-Bowler for four seasons; however, Lattimore only played seven games in 2022 and ten games in 2023 and has missed two of nine games this season.
Consequently, how did Lattimore’s injury affect an assessment by Adam Peters and Dan Quinn?
“He has a hamstring injury right now and just got in today. So, we’re just evaluating that.”
Peters then disclosed that before a deal was made, his medical team was permitted access to Lattimore’s injury history and records with the Saints.
“In terms of due diligence, when you’re doing a trade like this and there is a player that could be injured, our trainer will talk to their trainer, they’ll allow us to get the medical records and all that, so we understand the full picture, the full scope of the injury or just their injury history really.”
Apparently, there were no alarms scaring off the Commanders, as the deal was completed on Tuesday. So, when will Lattimore be on the field practicing and playing for the Burgundy and Gold?
“We got all that information and really (are) just taking it day-to-day and he won’t practice today, so you won’t see him out there today. But we’ll just take it day-by-day and put him out there when he is ready.”
Could Lattimore be making his debut with the Commanders in a Thursday Night divisional game in Philadelphia?