Commanders Enhance Offensive Line With Key Signings

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Max Scharping was signed as a former 2nd-round pick and starting center for the Houston Texans.

commander's.com - The Washington Commanders signed center Daniel Brunskill, tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere, and guard Max Scharping to the active roster.

commander's.com - The Commanders released wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay.

commander's.com - Defensive tackle D.J. Davidson was placed on the Reserve/Retired list.

WHAT:

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks improved from 28th in rushing yards in 2024 to 10th in 2025.

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks reduced their sack rate from allowing a sack every 10.9 pass attempts in 2024 to one every 17.8 pass attempts in 2025.

commander's.com - The Washington Commanders signed three offensive linemen to bolster depth.

Heavy NFL - Max Scharping was signed for $10 million.

WHERE:

commander's.com - The signings and releases took place within the Washington Commanders organization.

WHEN:

commander's.com - Daniel Brunskill has appeared in 108 games with 71 starts throughout his career.

commander's.com - Nicholas Petit-Frere has appeared in 34 games with 28 starts, last on an active roster during the 2024 season.

commander's.com - Max Scharping has appeared in 81 games with 33 starts, last on an active roster during the 2024 season.

WHY:

commander's.com - The Commanders signed the players to enhance their offensive line depth.

HOW:

Seahawks.com - The Seahawks' offensive line coach John Benton emphasized a new scheme and a commitment to the running game, contributing to the team's success.

commander's.com - Brunskill has played guard, tackle, and center in his career and has spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, and Miami Dolphins.

commander's.com - Petit-Frere was a third-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2022 and started 10 games for the Titans in the 2024 season.

commander's.com - Scharping was a second-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2019 and played two games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 season.

Max Scharping has been signed by the NFL as a former second-round pick and starting center for the Houston Texans. The Seattle Seahawks made significant strides, improving from 28th in rushing yards in 2024 to 10th in 2025, while also reducing their sack rate from one every 10.9 pass attempts to one every 17.8. Offensive line coach John Benton credited a new scheme and a strong commitment to the running game for these impressive results.