Overview

• Scherff’s retirement emerged indirectly through an Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame spotlight on his 2025 induction rather than a formal announcement.
• The five-time Pro Bowl guard concluded a 10-year run with the Washington Commanders (2015–21) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2022–24), earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2020.
• He started all 140 regular-season games he played and appeared in 144 total games, overcoming injuries including an 2018 torn pectoral.
• Upon the expiration of his three-year, $49.5 million Jaguars contract, Scherff drew free-agency interest but opted not to sign and informed teams of his plans in spring 2025.
• With career earnings around $110 million, Scherff is set to focus on post-playing life following his unannounced exit from the NFL.