waived vs. released

[rich_120]

Please forgive me if this isnt the correct forum to post this question in but... what is the difference between being wavied vs. released?

[RyanDaRaider]

Football 101 Thread..

To answer your question when a played is Waived, it takes time before another team can then pick him up..."waiver time"

In General, Being Waived, and Cut are generally the same thing, Player is not on the Team anymore and Anyone can pick him up.

[LOUISVILLE R8R]

I believe with a waiver the team retains the rights to the player for a limited amount of time. If he is released there is no rights retained.

[rich_120]

Thanks! Sorry for the wrong section...Mods can delete this thread if need be