Commanders trade for Marshon Lattimore

The Commanders have taken an important step to bolster their team at the trade deadline.

Washington is acquiring cornerback Marshon Lattimore from New Orleans, according to multiple reports.

The Commanders will send a third-, fourth- and sixth-round pick to the Saints in exchange for Lattimore and a fifth-round pick.

Lattimore, 28, was the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2017 and is a four-time Pro Bowler. After playing in 17 games over the last two seasons, he has started seven games so far this year, recording a total of 30 tackles with two passes defended.

In 97 career games, he caught 15 passes and registered 88 passes defended.

Lattimore is under contract for the next two seasons.