Brandon Scherff signs franchise tender worth $15 million plus
Brandon Scherff signed the franchise tender given to him when the Washington Redskins slapped him with the franchise tag earlier this offseason.
There was never expected to be much drama between Brandon Scherff and the Redskins in the lead up to the 2020 NFL season. Though the guard was slapped with the franchise tag heading into his sixth NFL season, it was always presumed that he would sign the tender with little to no issue and continue to start at right guard for the Redskins.
And it appears that will be the case and that Scherff is ready to go for the 2020 season.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Scherff signed his franchise tender on Tuesday. The deal will pay Scherff more than $15 million this season and will also ensure that he is on the field if and when training camp begins.
Redskins’ three-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Scherff is signing his $15-plus million franchise tender, per source. It will require him to be at training camp - if there is training camp.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 31, 2020
So, why was Scherff getting the tag relatively drama-free? It’s pretty simple. By signing this franchise tag, Scherff will be the highest-paid guard in the NFL in 2020. Granted, that will only be the case for one season, but he’s not going to turn down that type of money, especially considering that injuries have been an issue for him over the course of the past two seasons.
All that said, it remains to be seen how extension talks may develop between the two sides. There had been some discussion between the two parties in the lead up to free agency, but they couldn’t agree on a number.
Perhaps the two can agree on a mutually beneficial deal that pays Scherff like the top-10 guard he is while protecting the Redskins against Scherff’s injuries. The two sides should have ample time to negotiate in the summer, especially if people are still under quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Either way, the Redskins will have Scherff on the field when NFL activities start up. He’s not going to hold out and will get a chance to prove that he can stay healthy and earn a bigger payday during the 2021 offseason. And that’s good news for the team and Ron Rivera, who will look to get the most out of the perennial Pro Bowler.