Entering Tuesday, the Washington Commanders had nine picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Washington had acquired extra picks due to the summer trades of wide receiver Jahan Dotson (Philadelphia Eagles) and defensive tackle John Ridgeway (New Orleans Saints).

Having vaulted to the top of the NFC East, the Washington Commanders made a big swing ahead of the NFL trade deadline by acquiring four-time Pro

Hours before the NFL's trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, the Commanders (7-2) got four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7), three people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal.