Doug Pederson: Jaguars' RG Brandon Scherff Dealing With Ankle Sprain
Jacksonville Jaguars right guard Brandon Scherff sustained an ankle sprain in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Doug Pederson said today.
"Yeah, x-rays and MRI just showed an ankle sprain and he’ll be pretty tender these next couple of days. We’ll just continue to keep monitoring him day-to-day as we go this week," Pederson said.
Scherff was injured on the first drive of the second-half before later returning for a few plays. He then left for a second time and didn't return. Scherff was replaced at right guard by Tyler Shatley for most of the second-half.
"Yeah, it’s obviously a loss for the offensive line, it’s pretty substantial. But yeah, his leadership with Anton [Harrison] there and the communication they’ve had and the rapport they’ve had since the offseason," Pederson said. "If he can’t, we’re confident. Shatley filled in well, veteran guy who knows the system will do the same thing as far as communication goes with Anton and himself. All the confidence in the world that we’ll have the answers there.”
Scherff started all 19 games in his first season with the Jaguars, wearing the captain's patch and setting the tone for the Jaguars' run game. He was voted an offensive captain for the second time this season.
In a ranking by ESPN of the top-10 guards and centers -- a list that Scherff was ranked No. 3 in 2022 -- Scherff came in at No. 9 this year and as the No. 7 guard overall.
"Last year was odd for Scherff in that he played a full season for the first time since 2016, but he failed to make the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2018," ESPN said.
"But Jacksonville, which signed him to a three-year, $49.5 million deal in free agency, felt his presence. Scherff's 71.8% run block win rate helped Jacksonville improve from 22nd to 14th in rushing offense year over. 'He's still a load against defensive tackles and has the quickness and power to disrupt defenders,' an NFC scout said."
