Marshon Lattimore injury blow sums up Commanders' train wreck season

Marshon Lattimore was not enjoying the most profitable evening at the office against the Seattle Seahawks, and he wasn't alone. But even when the Washington Commanders' cornerback made his one good play on the night, it came with a heavy price attached.

And it could be yet another body blow to a roster decimated by injuries through the first half of the 2025 campaign.

Lattimore was finding life difficult. He gave up a couple of lofty completions and was also called for his customary defensive pass interference penalty in the first half. The former Ohio State standout broke up one pass, but he was seen hobbling to the sidelines immediately after.

Marshon Lattimore is the latest Commanders injury problem to worry about

After some checks on the sideline, Lattimore was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a knee injury. He cut a dejected figure on the sidelines, getting embraced by his teammates and walking back to the locker room with a towel over his head.

More information will be coming, but this doesn't exactly paint the most promising picture.

Lattimore's bombshell arrival via trade from the New Orleans Saints before the 2024 deadline has been an unmitigated disaster. He was hurt most of last season with a hamstring problem. The shutdown presence Washington thought it was buying hasn't shown up. And if he's forced to miss an extended period, one has to ask whether the Ohio State product will be part of the team's plans next season.

Releasing or trading Lattimore saves $18 million on Washington's salary cap. Adam Peters, who gave up considerable assets to secure the player's services, might decide to cut this experiment short and spend the money elsewhere. There is just no telling for sure right now, but it's becoming more likely than ever.

The Commanders will be hoping for good news on Lattimore's health. But looking at how things have unfolded with Quinn's squad thus far, fans should expect the worst and hope for the best.