ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore will miss his third consecutive recreation since being traded earlier this month, however coach Dan Quinn expressed optimism about when he may return.
Lattimore was dominated out for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET recreation between the Commanders (7-4) and Dallas Cowboys (3-7).
Washington acquired Lattimore and a fifth-round decide from the Saints on Nov. 5 for picks within the third, fourth and sixth rounds. On the time, Washington stated the commerce was in regards to the future as a lot as this season. Lattimore is signed via 2026.
Lattimore has not performed since struggling a hamstring harm Oct. 20.
Requested if he had optimism that Lattimore might return subsequent week vs. Tennessee, Quinn stated, “I do.”
Lattimore has been sitting in on conferences and taking part in walk-throughs. He has additionally labored on aspect fields throughout follow, performing drills to check his lateral motion — and mimicking how a nook would react in protection.
Washington has a bye following its Week 13 recreation vs. the Titans earlier than enjoying at New Orleans on Dec. 22. Quinn stated the crew just isn’t merely saving Lattimore till after the bye.
“It is actually extra while you’re prepared,” Quinn stated. “And if that was sooner than the bye, then that is when it might be.
“You have obtained to verify these delicate tissue accidents are robust, the quads, glutes, calves, hamstrings. And so, if it is absolutely healed and capable of do all of the issues, the highest speeds, then that may be the marker to go. However not till then.”