5 biggest takeaways from 2024 NFL trade deadline

#4 Commanders get their secondary star

Marshom Lattimore is the Commanders' first elite defensive back in years - Source: Getty

The Washington Commanders have almost all of it:

• A rookie quarterback who's already playing as if he were an elite veteran
• A "thunder and lightning" running back duo
• A pair of strong receiving threats
• One of the most improved offensive lines this season
• A dominant front six bannered by two Pro Bowl defensive tackles and the most cerebral play-stopping linebacker in the league

The keyword is "almost" because they were lacking in one department until now: the secondary. But that changed with the arrival of Marshon Lattimore. Now they are a complete team - one that may well be in the conference title game come January.