The Washington Commanders will have a new starter at right guard for the first time since 2014. Former Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday, ending his seven-year run in Washington.
Washington’s chances at signing Scherff ended when it applied the second franchise tag. Scherff was guaranteed $18 million the moment he signed the second franchise tag, meaning his agent would always negotiate off that number. Kansas City’s Joe Thuney was the NFL’s highest-paid guard in 2021, with an average annual value (AAV) of $16 million per season.