Commanders insider validates what fans have been screaming about for months

"The Washington Commanders are in the midst of some substantial changes. Not entirely surprising when one considers the wreck that eventually became their 2025 season, but it's enough to put everyone on edge regarding their fortunes heading into the 2026 campaign. General manager Adam Peters has some tough choices to make. However, a respected Commanders insider believes there is one simple roster decision staring Washington's front-office leader in the face. And it's something fans have been shouting about for months."

"Nicki Jhabvala from The Athletic thought releasing cornerback Marshon Lattimore with one year remaining on his deal seemed feasible. His unreliable performance levels, current injury timeline, and recent offseason arrest dictate nothing less, especially given the savings attached and the absence of dead-cap ramifications. "[Marshon] Lattimore has lacked the explosiveness he had in his prime, and at times got handsy to compensate. He had seven defensive penalties for 89 yards in only nine games this season. If there's a move Washington ends up regretting over the last two seasons, it's probably this trade. Cutting him will save $18.5 million against the cap.""

"Jhabvala is right. This bombshell trade to acquire the four-time Pro Bowler from the New Orleans Saints comes with regret attached. Peters was right to be aggressive in pursuit of the Commanders getting over the hump, but Lattimore was never able to reach the heights that saw him become one of the league's most feared shutdown corners once upon a time. It was a massive swing from Peters. Unfortunately for Washington, it didn't pay off, and the torn ACL that Lattimore suffered against the Seattle Seahawks will probably be the last memory Commanders fans will have of him in the famous burgundy and gold."

The Washington Commanders face roster and cap decisions after a difficult 2025 season and multiple organizational changes. General manager Adam Peters must weigh releasing veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who underperformed and suffered a torn ACL. Performance issues include diminished explosiveness, increased handsy play, and seven defensive penalties for 89 yards in nine games. Off-field matters and an offseason arrest further complicate Lattimore's status. Cutting Lattimore would free $18.5 million in cap space with no dead-cap cost. The move would reverse a high-risk trade that failed to restore shutdown corner play and provide financial flexibility for 2026.

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