Marshon Lattimore and Cameron Jordan (Photos by Getty Images)
If the New Orleans Saints want to commence their long overdue rebuild, they can start by moving out veteran stalwarts like star cornerback Marshon Lattimore and Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Jordan ahead of tomorrow’s trade deadline.
Marshon Lattimore and Cameron Jordan haven’t at all indicated that they want out of New Orleans, but GM Mickey Loomis needs to accept that his unraveling team must undergo a serious reboot. Trading as many veterans as possible would go a long way in salvaging another wasted season.
Per OvertheCap.com, Lattimore has cap hits of $31.406 million and $28.55 million for 2025 and 2026, respectively. Jordan’s deal can be voided in 2026, but he also has a mammoth cap hit ($20.061 million) next year.
The Saints are in a miserable cap situation, but the solution is right in front of them: Trade Lattimore and Jordan now. Get their salaries off the books, and strengthen your chances of finishing with a top-five pick.
One team that stands out as a logical landing spot for Marshon Lattimore and Cameron Jordan? John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens, given a) their status as a Super Bowl contender and b) their need for help on defense.
Kyle Van Noy leads Baltimore with seven sacks, with Odafe Oweh behind him at 4.5. The Ravens also have football’s worst passing defense (allowing 280.9 yards per game), so they could definitely use Lattimore and Jordan.
Baltimore’s tricky cap situation means New Orleans would have to take back another hefty contract and eat some of the money on the deals of Lattimore and Jordan.
A Marshon Lattimore-Cameron Jordan Trade Proposal Where Everybody Wins
The proposal is this: The Ravens acquire Marshon Lattimore and Cameron Jordan from New Orleans in exchange for safety Marcus Williams (an $18.027 million cap hit) and a 2025 third-round pick.
The Saints can see if Williams, who played here from 2017 to 2021, can regain his old form in the Big Easy. If not, they can cut Williams and save $12 million against the cap after June 1 next year.
