Saints: What Marshon Lattimore extension means moving forward

Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Coming off a dominant win against the Green Bay Packers, the New Orleans Saints have more good news to share.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Marshon Lattimore agreed to a five-year, $97.6 million contract extension after Sunday’s game. It marks the largest full guarantee ($68.3 million) at signing for any corner in league history.

Finally, Lattimore is getting paid as one of the highest-valued cornerbacks in the NFL, and it’s exactly what he deserves.

Lattimore is one of the last remaining veterans in the Saints’ cornerback group along with Ken Crawley. Recent addition Bradley Roby should be a dependable starter in…