Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) celebrates his interception return for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore left Friday’s training camp practice with a hip flexor injury.
Coach Dennis Allen confirmed the injury but did not provide any details about the severity.
Lattimore, 28, missed 10 games in 2022 and seven games in 2023 due to kidney and ankle issues, respectively.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection has 15 interceptions and 86 passes defensed in 90 starts since the Saints picked him in the first round (11th overall) in 2017.
Rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry worked with the first team after Lattimore departed on Friday.
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In the latest news from the New Orleans Saints training camp, cornerback Marshon Lattimore suffered a hip flexor injury during Friday’s practice session. This setback has raised concerns among fans and coaching staff about his availability for the upcoming season.
Coach Dennis Allen confirmed the injury but refrained from providing specific details regarding the severity of the situation. Lattimore, who is 28 years old, has had his fair share of injury struggles in recent seasons. He missed 10 games in 2022 due to kidney issues and seven games in 2023 because of ankle problems.
Despite these setbacks, Lattimore has established himself as a top-tier cornerback in the NFL. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he has recorded 15 interceptions and 86 passes defensed in 90 starts since being drafted by the Saints in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In Lattimore’s absence, rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry stepped up to work with the first team defense during practice. It remains to be seen how the Saints will adjust their defensive strategy if Lattimore is unable to recover in time for the start of the season.
As the Saints continue their preparations for the upcoming campaign, all eyes will be on Marshon Lattimore’s recovery process and his potential return to the field. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
