Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was taken into custody Wednesday evening following a traffic stop in suburban Cleveland, according to police records.
According to ESPN, the incident occurred around 6:14 p.m. in Lakewood, Ohio, where officers arrested Lattimore on a possible charge related to carrying a concealed weapon. He was booked and later released as authorities continue to review the case.
A police report connected to the arrest lists a 9mm Glock as evidence and notes a second potential charge involving improper handling of a firearm inside a motor vehicle. The matter remains under investigation, and no final determination has been announced by law enforcement.
The Washington Commanders acknowledged the situation shortly after the arrest became public. In a brief statement, the team said, “We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information. We have informed the NFL League office and have no further comment at this time.”
This is not Lattimore’s first legal issue involving firearms in the Cleveland area. In March 2021, he was arrested and initially faced a felony charge for receiving a stolen firearm. That charge was later dismissed. However, he ultimately pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed weapon, resulting in one year of probation and a suspended 180-day jail sentence.
Lattimore, 29, joined the Washington Commanders midway through last season after being acquired in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. His time on the field in Washington has been limited. He appeared in five games, including a playoff appearance, while dealing with a lingering hamstring injury.
His season came to an early end on November 3, when he suffered a torn ACL, sidelining him for the remainder of the year.
Before arriving in Washington, Lattimore built an impressive résumé in New Orleans. The Saints selected him in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he quickly established himself as one of the league’s top defensive backs. During his time with the franchise, he earned four Pro Bowl selections and was widely regarded as a cornerstone of their secondary.