New Delhi, March 3 -- The Washington Commanders are set to release veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the start of the new league year on March 11. The decision, widely anticipated following Lattimore's season-ending injury in November, will free up $18.5 million in salary cap space as Washington prepares to be aggressive in free agency.

The move signals a pivotal offseason shift for the Commanders as they look to reshape their secondary and maximize financial flexibility.

Marshon Lattimore, 29, tore the ACL in his left knee in NFL Week 9, cutting short what had been a promising stretch. He had started every game prior to the injury but was unable to return for the remainder of the regular season.

The Washington Commanders acq...