While many people in Washington are focused on players that the team might bring into the franchise during this free-agency period, one thing that we need to keep in the back of our minds is what is going on with Brandon Scherff and his potential contract extension.
Last week Washington placed a franchise tag on Scherff for the second-straight season, which would pay him over $18 million in 2021 if he were to play on the tag. Of course, the two parties have until July 15th to reach an agreement on a long-term extension. So what would that type of extension for Scherff look like it should one come? Well, we can look at one contract that was handed out on Monday to get an idea.
More details on new Chiefs G Joe Thuney's five-year, $80 million deal.
• $32.5 million in the first 2 years, fully guaranteed.
• 3rd year becomes fully guaranteed next March. So …
• Practical guarantee: $48 million over the first 3 years.(Pats stayed in it to the end.)
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OG Joe Thuney agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, giving him $32.5 million guaranteed in the first two years, with $48 million guaranteed by next March.
By all means, Scherff is believed to be the best guard in the NFL, so we can believe that his extension might be worth more than this. That is a hefty price, so we’ll see if Washington decides that they want to pay it for their All-Pro.
