Waivers (NFL)
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)Waivers are a
waive the right to do so. During the off season each team has several days to file such claims. Claiming teams are assigned the rights to or contracts via a priority system based on inverse order of record. Players that clear waivers, meaning they pass through the waiver period unclaimed, become free agents.[1][2] Waiver claims are irrevocable.[1]
NFL clubs are prohibited from contacting waived players until the player has been released by the club after passing waivers.[2]
As of 2008[update], at the conclusion of a season in which a veteran with four years of service is claimed via waivers, veterans with a
no-trade clause in their contracts may declare themselves free agents. Any other veteran with four years of service can declare himself a free agent at the conclusion of the season after the season in which they were claimed on waivers if they remain under a claimed contract.[2][1]
A player who clears waivers and becomes a free agent is free to negotiate and sign a contract with any NFL club, and any NFL club is free to negotiate and sign a contract with such player. There is no penalty or restriction for signing a free agent who has cleared waivers. For example, Draft Choice Compensation between Clubs or First Refusal Rights of any kind, and signing period restrictions are not applicable.[2][needs update]
References
- ^ a b c "Waivers" (PDF). 2006 NFL Fact & Record Book. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 10, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "NFL WAIVER SYSTEM/RULES". Dawg Talkers Message Boards. Dawgtalkers.net. September 14, 2006. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2008.