what does it mean to be waived in nfl

In the NFL, being “waived” refers to a specific process a team goes through to release a player. It applies to players with less than four seasons of experience. Here’s a breakdown of what happens when a player is waived:

Availability on Waivers: The team puts the player’s contract on a “waiver wire,” essentially making them available for other teams to claim.

Claim Period: There’s a 24-hour window where all other NFL teams can submit a claim to pick up the waived player.

Claim Priority: Teams with worse records from the previous season get priority to claim the player.