Washington adds Brandon Scherff to COVID list

Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Washington adds All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff to COVID list

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 12/20/21

The COVID-19 situation for the Washington Football Team continues to evolve as the team added All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff to the protocol.

Washington All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff will be placed on the team’s reserve/covid list, per sources.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 20, 2021

Washington’s projected OL for Tuesday with Brandon Scherff headed to the covid list:

LT Leno
LG Flowers
C Ismael
RG Charles
RT Cosmi*

Reserves: Toth (C), Jamil Douglas (G/C).

Would expect OT David Steinmetz elevated as covid replacement at least.

*Expected to come off IR
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 20, 2021

Washington now has 15 players in the protocol, down from 23 on Friday, according to ESPN. WFT has gotten five defensive players off of the COVID list over the last few days, including defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis.

WFT visits the Eagles in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Both teams are 6-7 and vying with the New Orleans Saints for the last playoff spot in the NFC. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 9-0 on Sunday night, shutting out Tom Brady for the first time in 15 years.

Losing Scherff is just one of Washington's COVID troubles heading into Tuesday's game. Quarterbacks Taylor Heineke and backup Kyle Allen remain in the protocol, which could lead to newly signed QB Garrett Gilbert getting the start under center.

Gilbert, who was signed from the Patriots practice squad last week, has completed 23-of-44 pass attempts with one touchdown and one interception over seven games played in the NFL dating back to 2018.

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