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According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the Washington Commanders are considered a “real contender” for New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore as the trade deadline approaches at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported: “In recent weeks, there have been players who privately stated or told their agents that they wanted to be traded to the Commanders, league sources told ESPN.”

Second, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Washington has been searching for a cornerback as the deadline approaches.

“It’s no surprise that the red-hot Washington commanders are stopping by looking for a corner,” Russini wrote.

“Coach Dan Quinn knows this is a weakness on his roster, and at 6-2, Washington needs help if it wants to get past the Philadelphia Eagles and their outstanding receiver group in the NFC East.”

Washington added another victory with a 27-22 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, but the second-place Eagles are hot on their heels at 6-2.

Third, it appears the Commanders are looking to refill the position with current personnel as the team gauges interest in 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes, according to NFL insider Josina Anderson.