The Detroit Lions have added two free agent cornerbacks and re-signed two others this offseason. But after releasing Cameron Sutton, the Lions could be back in the market for another potential starting cornerback. One of the more intriguing options is New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett argued that Lattimore is one of four veteran cornerbacks the Lions could target.
“The Saints may not be able to trade Lattimore until later this spring for cap purposes, but if they’re looking for takers there’d be a natural fit in Detroit,” Birkett wrote. “Lattimore played his first four NFL seasons under Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. He’s missed 17 games the past two seasons because of injuries.”
Lattimore signed a 5-year, $97.6 million extension in September 2021. He has three years remaining on that contract.
That contract will likely play a significant role in whether the Saints are able to trade the cornerback and what kind of compensation they will receive.
His recent injury past will also play a role. Lattimore sat out 10 games because of a lacerated kidney in 2022. He missed the final seven contests of 2023 with an ankle injury.
In 10 games last season, Lattimore posted 48 combined tackles, including 2 tackles for loss with 8 pass defenses and 1 interception.
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