It was reported late last summer that Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff turned down a contract extension worth over $13 million per year. And why should anyone be surprised about that?
If Scherff was allowed to test free agency this past winter, he would have likely landed a contract exceeding that of Eagles guard Brandon Brooks ($14.087M- average), who is the league’s highest paid as his position. As expected, Scherff received the franchise tag this offseason guaranteeing him just over $15 million for the 2020 season.
It appears though, that Scherff would like to be paid at or near what the top offensive tackles (a much more premium position) are currently making.