All-Pro G Brandon Scherff, WFT not expected to reach deal

Washington Football Team guard Brandon Scherff (75) prepares to block against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at FedExField. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff, Washington Football Team not expected to reach deal

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated Jul 14, 2021 2:31 PM ET

All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff and the Washington Football Team are not expected to reach a long-term deal by the July 22 deadline for franchise-tagged players, sources tell NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The Washington Football Team and All-Pro G Brandon Scherff are not expected to reach a long-term deal by Thursday’s deadline, sources say. One of WFT’s most respected players, Scherff will play on the $18M franchise tag, his second in a row, then hit free agency.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 14, 2021

Scherff will play a second straight season under the franchise tag, making a little over $18 million, before hitting unrestricted free agency in March 2022.

The 29-year-old Iowa product and four-time Pro Bowler has played his entire career for Washington and has been a key piece to the offensive line. He hasn't played a full season since 2016 due to injuries, including an MCL sprain, but had a solid enough 2020 campaign when healthy that earned him his first All-Pro nod. If he can stay healthy, it is expected he'll have no trouble landing a lucrative deal when unrestricted free agency opens up.

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