11-16-2023, 04:58 PM
(11-16-2023, 04:50 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: I thought I agreed with you, the other day I came across an article. Conflicting info for sure, but after 4 seasons I see that they are vested and are “released”.
There’s also a chance that someone like Ryan Tannehill or Jimmy Garoppolo will ask to be released. Assuming they’d clear waivers (anyone claiming them would inherit their current contract), the Browns could sign either as a free agent.
That’s really their only hope at this point. Hope Tannehill or Garoppolo ask to be waived. Hope the Titans or Raiders will do it. Hope no one claims them on waivers.
What’s in it for the Titans or Raiders? Nothing, unless Tannehill or Garoppolo are claimed on waivers. (The Browns could, in theory, wink-nod promise that they will make a waivers claim.)
Neither Jimmy or Tannehill would hit waivers, though. You touch on it in your first paragraph. The only players to hit waivers are those with less than four accrued seasons. If Tannehill or Jimmy are released, they will just be free agents. The only guy coming to mind immediately is Chandler Jones who was released earlier this year. He didn't have to pass through the wire and was free to sign with anyone.
EDIT - Pally actually corrects me above. Being released AFTER the trade deadline makes them subject to waivers. That was something I didn't know.
