The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent offensive lineman Max Scharping, in response to an official group announcement.
Scharping, who turns 28 in August, was initially chosen by the Houston Texans with a second-round choose (No. 55 general) within the 2019 NFL Draft.
Scharping made 35 begins in 50 video games (together with playoffs) with the Texans earlier than they waived him in August 2022. The Cincinnati Bengals claimed Scharping and he made two postseason begins in 34 whole appearances.
Scharping has vital expertise at each guard positions. Right here’s a have a look at his profession snap counts damaged down by place by way of Professional Soccer Focus:
2019 — LG: 1085
2020 — LG: 447, RG: 4, LT: 3
2021 — RG: 661, LG: 4
2022 — RG: 219
2023 — C: 12
He by no means graded out strongly by PFF’s requirements. However he additionally wasn’t marked down as a complete catastrophe.
The Eagles misplaced some offensive line depth this offseason with Sua Opeta and Jack Driscoll leaving in free company. They did signal Matt Hennessy, who initiatives to supply depth at each guard and middle. Hennessy may additionally conceivably earn a beginning job if Tyler Steen doesn’t pan out at proper guard.
Or maybe it’ll be Scharping who steps up if Steen stumbles. We’ll see. There’s no assure the brand new addition sticks round however he’ll have a shot to earn a roster spot.
On the very least, it by no means hurts so as to add extra offensive line depth.
