Another Top Offensive Lineman Won't Hit the Market Due to Franchise Tag

This is a bummer for the Bengals

All Bengals Staff | Mar 8, 2021

One of the top offensive lineman won't hit the free agent market.

The Washington Football Team is using the franchise tag on right guard Brandon Scherff for the second-straight year.

The 29-year-old allowed three sacks in 13 games last season. The four-time pro Bowler will make at least $18 million in 2021, but both Washington and Scherff are hoping to iron out a long-term deal.

JP Finley of NBC Sports in Washington was the first to report the news.

That means there is one less offensive lineman on the market for the Bengals to pursue. Carolina is expected to use the franchise tag on right tackle Taylor Moton.

49ers left tackle Trent Williams, Patriots left guard Joe Thuney and Bills right tackle Daryl Williams are the three best offensive linemen expected to hit free agency.

The Bengals are expected to be address the offensive line when free agency starts on March 17, but two of their top options won't be available.

There are still plenty of upgrades they can make in the trenches, even if Scherff and Moton won't hit the market.

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