Overview
- Multiple outlets report the Commanders have signed veteran offensive lineman Max Scharping to add immediate depth on the offensive line.
- Scharping has played in 81 NFL games with 33 starts and can line up at both guard spots and at center.
- He was a 2019 second‑round pick out of Northern Illinois and is listed at 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds.
- Scharping's recent path included time with the Texans, Bengals, a 2024 stint on the Eagles' practice squad, a prior practice-squad stay with Washington, and a roster spot with the Steelers.
- The move fits Washington's preseason roster work to add versatile backups and follows other adjustments that included the signing of Stefon Diggs and multiple activations from injury lists.