The Washington Commanders’ disastrous 2025 season has forced a hard reset, and with it comes a wave of difficult offseason decisions. General manager Adam Peters is under pressure to reshape a roster that never came close to expectations—and according to a respected team insider, one move should be obvious by now.

It’s the same one fans have been calling for all season.

Marshon Lattimore’s Time in Washington May Be Over

Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic believes the Commanders could—and should—move on from cornerback Marshon Lattimore with one year remaining on his contract. Given his declining play, injury concerns, and recent offseason arrest, the logic is hard to argue against—especially with no dead money attached.

“Lattimore has lacked the explosiveness he had in his prime and at times got handsy to compensate,” Jhabvala wrote. “He had seven defensive penalties for 89 yards in just nine games. If there’s a move Washington regrets over the last two seasons, it’s probably this trade. Cutting him would save $18.5 million against the cap.”

That assessment hits home. Peters took a big swing when he acquired the four-time Pro Bowler from the Saints, hoping Lattimore could push Washington over the top. Instead, the gamble backfired. The veteran corner never looked like his former shutdown self, and a torn ACL against the Seahawks may end up being his final moment in burgundy and gold.

Freeing up $18.5 million would give Washington much-needed flexibility as it rebuilds the roster for 2026. With Lattimore facing a long recovery and no guarantee he’ll ever regain form, this feels like the right time to cut losses.

For Peters, ending this costly experiment isn’t just logical—it’s necessary. And deep down, Lattimore likely knows it too.