Brandon Scherff, a former Pro Bowl offensive guard, has announced his retirement from professional football.
Brandon Scherff Retires from NFL After Decade-Long Career
Brandon Scherff, a former All-Pro guard, has announced his retirement from the NFL after a successful 10-year career. The news was revealed quietly in the summer of 2025, without a formal public statement or ceremony.
Scherff, an Iowa native, spent seven seasons with the Washington franchise (Redskins/Commanders) and the final three with the Jacksonville Jaguars. His retirement marks the end of a decorated career that saw him earn numerous accolades and establish himself as one of the NFL’s elite guards.
A Career of Achievements
In 2014, Scherff was a unanimous All-American and the Big Ten's Offensive Lineman of the Year at the University of Iowa. That same year, he won the Outland Trophy, awarded to the best interior lineman in college football. In the NFL, Scherff was selected first-team All-Pro in 2020 and was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, all with Washington.
Washington selected Scherff with the fifth overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, and he was also part of the 2015 NFL All-Rookie team. Scherff played and started in 140 regular-season games for both Washington (2015-21) and Jacksonville (2022-24). He missed several games with Washington due to injuries, including a torn pectoral in 2018, but otherwise was very durable. In his final three seasons with Jacksonville, Scherff played and started in 51 consecutive games.
A Legacy in Washington
Scherff's retirement was described as low-key but cemented a legacy particularly among Washington fans as one of their most decorated offensive linemen. He signed a notable three-year, $49.5 million contract with Jacksonville in 2022, but chose to retire instead of signing elsewhere in the 2025 offseason.
Scherff expressed gratitude for his career and the opportunity to balance family life post-retirement. He is a father and enjoys spending time with his children after games. Scherff has also been inducted into the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame and was set to be inducted later in August 2025.
As Scherff hangs up his cleats, he leaves behind a legacy of resilience, consistency, and high-level play. His retirement marks the end of an era for both Washington and Jacksonville fans, but his impact on the game of football will be felt for years to come.
- Scherff's decorated career in the NFL, which included being a first-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection, started when he was selected with the fifth overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.
- Despite ending his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Scherff's legacy among Washington fans is significant, as one of their most decorated offensive linemen.
- Scherff's football journey began at the University of Iowa, where he was a unanimous All-American, the Big Ten's Offensive Lineman of the Year, and won the Outland Trophy in 2014.
- The NFL Draft, a crucial event in American football, played a pivotal role in launching Scherff's professional career, as he was selected by Washington.
- Despite having a contract with Jacksonville, Scherff chose to retire rather than signing elsewhere in the 2025 offseason, balancing his professional and family life post-retirement.
