A breakdown of new Commanders’ OT Trent Scott’s contract
The Washington Commanders brought in two offensive linemen immediately after the legal tampering period opened two weeks ago. The Commanders quickly agreed to terms with Nick Gates and Andrew Wylie.
Despite adding two players who are expected to start, Washington wasn’t done bringing in more depth to the offensive line. Last week, the Commanders signed 29-year-old offensive tackle Trent Scott to a two-year deal.
Scott entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018 from Grambling State. He’s played for the Chargers, Panthers and spent last season with the Steelers. Scott has appeared in 61 career games with 20 starts.
Currently, Scott would be the fourth offensive tackle on Washington’s depth chart, with Charles Leno Jr. and Wylie as the starters and Cornelius Lucas as the swing tackle. It will not be surprising if Washington adds another offensive tackle relatively high in next month’s NFL draft.
Lucas has been with Washington since 2020 and has started a lot of games, specifically at right tackle. However, he struggled in extended action last season. He is set to count $4.35 million against the cap in 2023. Could Scott’s signing potentially impact his position on the roster?
Let’s take a closer look at Scott’s contract:
2 years, $3.02 million
Guaranteed money: $655K
2023 salary cap charge: $1.49 million
$15K per game active roster bonus
$500K annual playtime incentive
Much of this depends on who the Commanders draft next month. If Washington takes an offensive tackle in the first three rounds, don’t be surprised if it goes with the cheaper veteran option. While Scott is not guaranteed a roster spot, the Commanders saw enough to sign him for two years.
