Washington Commanders sign veteran offensive lineman Max Scharping

The Washington Commanders have signed veteran offensive lineman Max Scharping on August 7, 2026, to bolster their offensive line depth. The move comes after the team released Tyler Cooper to make room for wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Scharping, a second-round pick in 2019, has started 33 regular season games in his career but has struggled for playing time in recent seasons, playing sparingly with the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Commanders need additional depth on the line due to an injury to projected starting center Nick Allegretti during training camp. Scharping may provide necessary competition and support during camp, with potential for a practice squad role.

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