Marshon Lattimore: Everything you need to know

The Commanders plan to release Lattimore (knee) Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Lattimore had been due $18.5 million in 2026, including a $2 million roster bonus next week. However, with the looming move, Lattimore -- who is bouncing back from a torn ACL that landed him on IR this past November -- is slated to hit the open market. Prior to his injury, the 29-year-old cornerback recorded 27 tackles and a pick in nine contests.

The Commanders placed Lattimore (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday. Lattimore was diagnosed with a torn ACL following Sunday night's loss to the Seahawks. That ended his season, and now this move makes that official while also freeing up a roster spot for the Commanders.

Lattimore underwent an MRI on Monday that confirmed he sustained a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Lattimore was one of three Commanders players to exit Sunday's contest with a major injury, as quarterback Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) and wideout Luke McCaffrey (fractured collarbone) also appear to be headed to injured reserve along with the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback. Acquired from the Saints last November, Lattimore had started in each of his first nine games of his first full season with Washington, tallying 27 tackles, seven pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery. Given the timing of the injury, Lattimore is unlikely to make a full recovery from surgery in advance of the Commanders' offseason program this spring, though he'll have a chance at being cleared before the start of the 2026 season if he avoids any setbacks in the rehab process.