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Commanders Get Very Positive Update On Star Cornerback

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Anthony Goss | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 12:43 PM ET

The Washington Commanders' fervent efforts to build a contender around Jayden Daniels have become more than obvious over the last few months. Trades for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil headlined an aggressive offseason that has the team positioned to compete for the NFC crown once again.

But general manager Adam Peters has pushed the envelope for some time now, dating back to the middle of the 2024 campaign. The Commanders, needing help in the secondary, traded for four-time Pro Bowl defensive back Marshon Lattimore.

The offense in Washington gelled immediately though Dan Quinn has experienced a more challenging time reconstructing the defense to his liking. Acquiring Lattimore hoped to alleviate those concerns though an AC joint injury limited to only two games with his new team last season.

Fortunately, Quinn had a positive update on Lattimore's status at the start of mandatory minicamp this week. As noted by JP Findlay of NBC 4 in D.C., Lattimore will have "no restrictions'' on his capacity for football activities.

Dan Quinn on Marshon Lattimore "He'll get quite a bit...there's no restrictions"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 10, 2025

Lattimore missed voluntary OTAs but has fully capitalized on a full offseason to rest and recover. The Commanders should get the best possible version of Lattimore heading into next season.

They will certainly need it because the fellow cornerbacks around him have a relatively low level of experience or proven ability on the professional stage. Washington's success in 2025 depends on their secondary and the defense at large progressing as a unit.

With all that in mind Lattimore will have plenty of motivation to have his impact felt in his first full season in the nation's capital.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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