Washington Times · Mar 14, 2020
Redskins place franchise tag on Brandon Scherff
Washington Redskins offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ** FILE **The Washington Redskins placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on guard Brandon Scherff on Saturday, a contract worth one-year, $16 million if the 28-year-old signs it.
The Redskins and Scherff still would like to work out a long term contract, but the move gives Washington more time to work out a deal as Scherff would have been free to sign elsewhere next week if gone untagged. The deadline to sign players on the franchise tag to a long-term contract is July.
