DECEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Washington guard Brandon Scherff, 7 coaches join COVID-19 list ahead of Tuesday's game vs. Eagles Washington has been hit hard by the outbreak, with 26 players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list since Dec. 8, and 21 since Dec. 13.
Enters COVID protocols Scherff (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Scherff has not officially been ruled out for Tuesday against the Eagles yet but with the game less than 48 hours away, Scherff will likely have a hard time producing two negative tests at least 24 hours apart. With Scherff unlikely to play, Saahdiq Charles or Jamil Douglas would likely start at right guard for Washington.
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Set to return against Tampa Bay Scherff (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Scherff first injured his knee during Washington's win over the Falcons in Week 4. The offensive guard sprained his MCL and has been unable to suit up for the Football Team for the past four games. After a good week of practice according to coach Ron Rivera, Scherff is slated to play against Tampa Bay.
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Won't play Sunday Scherff (knee) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Impact Scherff hasn't played since exiting Washington's Week 4 win in Atlanta due to an MCL sprain. He will have to sit out at least one more week, which means Wes Schweitzer will likely draw another start at right guard against Denver on Sunday.
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Game-time call Week 8 Scherff (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, is viewed as a game-time decision, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact One of the NFL's top right guards when healthy, Scherff's potential return would be a huge development for the Washington running game. Scherff hasn't played since exiting Washington's Week 4 win in Atlanta early due to an MCL sprain of his knee.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Scherff (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Scherff originally left an Oct. 3 contest against the Falcons early, and he has not seen the field since. He was diagnosed with a sprained MCL on Oct. 4 and was expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks, which falls in line with him possibly being ready to return for Week 8 against Denver. Although logging a limited practice on the Wednesday before game day doesn't guarantee anything, it certainly puts him on the right track.
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Will miss third straight game Scherff (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Packers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Scherff sprained his MCL during Week 4 and was expected to miss 2-3 weeks, so his absence shouldn't be a surprise. Wes Schweitzer should draw the start at right guard against the Packers in Week 7.
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Remains sidelined in Week 6 Scherff (knee) won't play Sunday against the Chiefs, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Scherff will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained MCL that was expected to sideline him for 2-3 weeks. Wes Schweitzer should continue to start at right guard in Scherff's absence.
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Dealing with sprained MCL Scherff (knee) was diagnosed with a sprained MCL on Monday and is expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Scherff suffered the injury during the second half of Sunday's win over the Falcons and is now expected to miss some time. Wes Schweitzer filled in at right guard Sunday and could be the starter while Scherff is sidelined.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
