Commanders could trade Brandon Coleman
The situation with offensive lineman Brandon Coleman is perplexing. After starting last season at the left tackle spot, the 2024 third-round pick is now an outcast, and there has been no real explanation from the coaching staff as to why it's gone on for so long.
Coleman was making a switch to the interior this offseason after the Washington Commanders traded for five-time Pro Bowl blindside enforcer Laremy Tunsil and spent the No. 29 pick on Josh Conerly Jr. Everything seemed to be going well over the summer. Still, those in power quickly pulled the plug on this experiment.
After Coleman struggled to find the consistency needed, he was benched after just two games in favor of Chris Paul. Not only that, but the TCU product has been a healthy scratch ever since.
Perhaps it's performance-related and nothing more. But as mentioned previously, it's not as if Nick Allegretti performed well, either. Making the second-year pro an innocent bystander should tell fans all they need to know about his outlook moving forward.
Trading young offensive linemen, especially ones capable of playing multiple positions, isn't a done thing around the NFL. But if someone comes in with an offer that's too good to refuse, it's a definite possibility.
Commanders could trade Marshon Lattimore
The Commanders haven't received a significant return on their considerable investment in veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Adam Petters acquired the four-time Pro Bowler before the 2024 trade deadline, recognizing his team's rapid growth and the need to find a lockdown coverage presence to get them over the hump. It hasn't paid off.
Lattimore is an easy scapegoat, but he's also held to a higher standard. He's gone from one of the league's most consistent corners to a liability in critical moments. From the explosive plays conceded to the poor technique resulting in countless defensive pass interference penalties, it's a grave issue.
Opposing offenses are actively targeting Lattimore as a weak link, and it's working. John Keim from ESPN revealed that Washington has no plans to bench the former Ohio State standout right now, but if his poor form and the team's losing run continue in the coming weeks, Peters could look to get something back in return.
It won't be anything like what the Commanders gave up to bring Lattimore into the fold. There might not even be interest in the player, given his disappointing performance levels. But this transaction could have an unhappy ending attached if there isn't a drastic turnaround in form.