The Washington Commanders acquired four-time Pro Bowl selection Marshon Lattimore in a trade with New Orleans Saints in exchange for a number of draft picks just before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Lattimore, who has missed 19 games over the past two seasons and has battled a hamstring injury this season, to Washington with hopes of bolstering the Chiefs’ secondary — a weak point in their unexpected 7-2 run this year.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, #23, warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans on Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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The captains confirmed the trade in a post on X.

Sources told The Associated Press that Washington sent third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks to New Orleans in exchange for Lattimore and a fifth-round pick.

Lattimore is expected to start alongside Benjamin St-Juste and rookie Mike Sainristil at cornerback. Despite nagging injuries, he hasn’t allowed a touchdown in coverage since 2021.

Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins, #27, runs against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, #23, during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27 2024. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

SAINTS FIRE HEAD COACH DENNIS ALLEN AFTER STUNNING LOSS TO PANTHERS

The loss of Lattimore is the latest change to hit the Saints organization this week.

Head coach Dennis Allen was fired Monday after a shocking loss to the last place Carolina Panthers Sunday. The loss extended the Saints’ losing streak to seven games, their longest since 1999.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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The trade for Lattimore and the axing of Allen appear to be the first steps toward the Saints’ obvious rebuild.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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