Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore is set to hit the open market, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move comes as Lattimore was scheduled to earn $18.5 million in 2026, a figure that included a $2 million roster bonus due next week.
By making the move now, the organization avoids the upcoming roster bonus and clears significant salary cap space for the 2026 season. Lattimore, who has long been regarded as one of the premier man-to-man defenders in the league, will now have the opportunity to sign with a new club immediately.
Since entering the league as a first-round pick, Lattimore has established himself as a lockdown presence in the secondary. His sudden availability marks a significant shift in the defensive market, as teams searching for veteran leadership and elite coverage skills will likely pursue the 28-year-old defender during this window.
The timing of the decision is particularly notable given the proximity of the roster bonus, which served as a de facto deadline for a decision on his future with the roster. Lattimore's departure signals a new chapter for the veteran as he explores his options in free agency for the first time in his career.
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