Trent Scott

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Trent Scott deal earns a D- CVI, representing a slight overpay for what amounts to replacement-level offensive tackle depth. At $1.5M AAV, Scott's compensation exceeds his proven production value — he's an unproven commodity who has bounced between practice squads and minimal starting duty across multiple franchises without establishing himself as a reliable NFL starter. The one-year structure does provide some protection with minimal guaranteed money ($100K), but even that feels excessive for a player who profiles more as a camp body than legitimate roster insurance. Scott's career trajectory suggests he's closer to 30 than 25, making this more about immediate desperation fill than developmental upside. Whatever team signs Scott is essentially paying above-market rate for the type of swing tackle you can typically find for veteran minimum, making this a puzzling allocation of cap resources even in a thin offensive line market.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Trent's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

The C+ performance grade on Trent Scott reflects how his statistical baseline holds against the OT field. At 32 years old with eight seasons of NFL experience, Scott occupies the established-veteran tier—a player whose durability has kept him employed across a lengthy career, though his on-field production has not elevated him into above-average territory. In the 2025 season, he appeared in 8 games, a snapshot of the limited snap share and rotational role that defines his current standing in the league. His value derives from versatility and positional reliability rather than dominant statistical output, making him a depth piece whose presence on a roster addresses bench depth and injury contingency more than meaningful production gains. The media narrative surrounding his recent re-signing by Washington reflects this exact positioning—uniformly positive acknowledgment of functional roster management, with no skepticism or hand-wringing, because expectations for Scott are calibrated to his role. At this stage of his career, he projects as a low-profile depth asset whose reputation for durability and organizational trust remains intact heading into 2026, a rare luxury for a player whose tape does not generate individual headline moments.

How Trent Compares at the Position

Trent Scott ranks 47th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Trent between Elijah Wilkinson (B-) just ahead and Penei Sewell (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

How the public sees Trent Scott shakes out to a C+ sentiment grade in the rolling 14-day window. The headlines surrounding his re-signing by Washington reflect functional roster management—media coverage is uniformly positive but understated, acknowledging him as a reliable depth piece rather than trumpeting a marquee addition. At 32 years old and eight seasons into an NFL career built on positional versatility and durability, Scott occupies the rare professional lane where his longevity commands respect despite minimal statistical footprint; fans and media treat him with professional indifference rather than criticism, a courtesy extended to few players whose on-field output has cratered. The sharp disconnect between his C+ sentiment standing and his F-rated performance grade reveals the actual dynamic: organizational trust and veteran stability can insulate a player from the scrutiny his tape would ordinarily invite, especially when a front office signals continuity through re-signing rather than replacement. Scott enters 2026 with his reputation functionally intact—not celebrated, but not undermined—which for a backup offensive lineman amounts to surviving the offseason with the goodwill that comes from being a known, capable reserve.