Despite being the NFL’s only remaining undefeated team at 8-0, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t satisfied.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Katherine Terrell), the Chiefs could become involved in discussions with the New Orleans Saints regarding Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Per Schefter, the Saints have already received multiple calls on Lattimore, who has appeared in seven games this season, tallying 30 tackles and two pass defenses.
New Orleans originally selected Lattimore in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, with the former Ohio State star having since solidified himself as one of the league’s top cornerbacks. In addition to being named the 2017 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, the 28-year-old has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times over the course of his first seven seasons of his NFL career.
.@AdamSchefter said he thinks the Chiefs could be involved in trade talks for Marshon Lattimore tomorrow. He said the Saints have gotten multiple calls on him.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) November 5, 2024
But with the Saints headed for an apparent rebuild following a 2-7 start to the season, it makes sense that New Orleans would be willing to listen to offers for Lattimore, who is currently in the third season of a five-year, $97.6 million contract. As for the Chiefs, Kansas City could stand to add a difference-maker in its secondary following Jaylen Watson’s season-ending ankle injury as it tries to become the first team to ever win three consecutive Super Bowls.
Following the news of the Chiefs’ apparent interest in Lattimore, many took to social media to respond.
The Chiefs ending up with Patrick Mahomes and Marshon Lattimore after the 2017 Draft is peak Saints fandom. IYKYK https://t.co/Ce2jxsm42Y
— Jono Barnes (@JonoBarnes) November 5, 2024
Chiefs make a ton of sense. Other teams that could make sense:
Detroit Lions
New York Jets
Houston Texans
Baltimore Ravens https://t.co/UzN2leDquW— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) November 5, 2024
Makes sense. Chiefs lost Watson. Adding Lattimore makes the defense whole again. https://t.co/zdxnZm9mpv
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) November 5, 2024
Be a sad day if we trade him but he deserve a ring 💍 https://t.co/zywS5VcX9U
— Latroy (@nextcameronwake) November 5, 2024
I’ll take Olave as well… https://t.co/EqY3yREb5O
— Derek Cotner (@dmcdefender) November 5, 2024
About Ben Axelrod
Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.