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

The Washington Commanders have landed a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback prior to the trade deadline. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Washington is acquiring Marshon Lattimore of the New Orleans Saints.

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.