Brandon Scherff stays unsigned deep into free company, and no late-summer deal might be forthcoming in his case. The Professional Bowl guard has retired.
No bulletins have been made on Scherff’s half with respect to a call on his future. Nonetheless, a abstract of his induction into the Iowa Athletics Corridor of Fame notes he “retired this summer season.” The 33-year-old’s assertion reflecting on his taking part in days confirms his profession is over.
“It’s been one thing I may by no means dream of,” Scherff mentioned of his NFL tenure. “Typically I might inform my spouse that she has to pinch me, as a result of I’m taking part in a child’s recreation, and having the ability to do it as a job is fairly wonderful. Now, having youngsters and having the ability to see them after video games is completely fantastic. So I might say it’s a dream come true. And I might be eternally grateful to have had that likelihood.”
The fifth general decide of the 2015 draft, Scherff instantly took on beginning duties with Washington. His run within the nation’s capital spanned seven years and included 5 Professional Bowl campaigns. Scherff’s solely All-Professional nod took place in 2020. That 12 months marked the primary of two consecutive seasons the place the franchise tag was in place.
Scherff departed on the open market in 2022, signing with the Jaguars on a $16.5M-per-year pact. That accord was restructured final spring, permitting for a discount in his cap cost for the 2024 season. Scherff once more performed all 17 video games with Jacksonville, that means he didn’t miss a contest throughout his tenure in Duval County.
Scherff’s time with the Jaguars included two seasons exterior the highest 20 by way of PFF grade amongst guards. That marked a notable drop-off in comparison with his constant high-end play with Washington. Any deal signed this summer season would have checked in at a decrease fee than his earlier pacts, however Scherff nonetheless may have supplied a brand new workforce with starting-caliber play alongside the inside. As an alternative, his consideration will flip to his post-playing days.
In all, Scherff performed in 144 mixed common and postseason video games, beginning all of them. He amassed roughly $110M in profession earnings.
