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I may be wrong, but think Bengals have first option to grab him off waivers.
Either way, as teams cut players, Bengals could have first dibs at some of these guys. I think some vets may control their own destiny, but may be wrong.
I am so ready for 2024 season. I love pro football and hoping for a great Bengals year. Regardless, always remember it is a game and entertainment.
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My understanding is the way it works is as follows...
Any player that's played in less than 4 seasons is subject to waivers. If they go unclaimed, then they go to unrestricted free agency. If they've played 4 or more seasons then they aren't eligible for waivers. Also, if you make a waiver claim you pay the player his previous contract amount, rather than negotiate.
So we place a claim on Leonard Fournette, but we'd have to pick up his 4.8 mil base salary (the signing bonus portion would stay on the Jags books).
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We should claim him. We play in the AFC North. He is a super talent big RB #4 overall pick 3 years ago and only 25 years old. Our #1 is having head problems. He had 1152 yards rushing last year and 76 catches for 522 yards. What a convenient insurance policy. Run game is a rookie QBs best friend. Best RB tandem in the NFL would qualify.