With the trade deadline having passed, that means that all players, regardless of their years of service in the NFL are subject to waivers, so OBJ will now be available on waivers to all 32 NFL teams. So, the question for Field Gulls readers becomes whether or not the Seattle Seahawks will put in a waiver claim, and that answer is probably not.
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When will OBJ clear waivers?
UPDATE: Because of a delay, teams can now claim OBJ on Tuesday. Divorce officially official: After days of negotiations, the Browns and Odell Beckham Jr. finally reached a settlement that will result in him being placed on waivers Monday, after which he can be claimed Tuesday at 4 pm, per league sources. Monday will be interesting.
Who will claim OBJ?
With the trade deadline having passed, that means that all players, regardless of their years of service in the NFL are subject to waivers, so OBJ will now be available on waivers to all 32 NFL teams. So, the question for Field Gulls readers becomes whether or not the Seattle Seahawkswill put in a waiver claim, and that answer is probably not.
Why did Giants trade OBJ?
OBJ felt 'disrespected' by how Giants handled trade Published: Jul 22, 2019 at 02:21 AM ... Why did we do this deal to not feel long-term, because I don't feel like y'all are still wanting me to ...
Did OBJ get traded?
On March 13, 2019, the New York Giants traded Odell Beckham Jr., their star wide receiver and in-house lightning rod, to the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster deal that sent much of their fan base...
Will OBJ get claimed on waivers?
Won't Be Claimed Off Waivers by Lions, Giants After Browns Exit. The Cleveland Browns officially placed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on waivers on Monday, and at least two teams have already determined they won't be putting in a claim for him.
How does Waiver work for OBJ?
How does the NFL waiver system work? The team with the highest waiver priority that places a claim on Beckham will be awarded the wideout. Whether it's through waivers or if Beckham becomes a free agent, the teams interested in the 29-year-old wideout are likely all going to be playoff contenders.
How does the waiver order work?
It allows every fantasy football manager to make a claim on that player. The waiver order remains for a certain period until at the end of the period when all claims are actioned and the Fantasy Football manager with the highest priority waiver order claims the player. The waivers clear at 3 PM ET.
How much would it cost to claim OBJ?
$7.25 million is a significant number, especially in the middle of a season. Teams who are not playoff contenders should probably stay away from this claim, but even those who are will have difficulties with Odell's price.
Where will Odell Beckham Jr. play next?
The number of teams that currently have enough cap space to take on Beckham's deal is in the single digits. Beckham was originally due approximately $8 million for the rest of this season. Following his contract restructure, that figure has been brought down to $7.25 million, per Schefter.
How does the NFL waiver priority work?
The team with the highest waiver priority that places a claim on Beckham will be awarded the wideout.
When can Odell Beckham Jr. clear waivers?
With that $7.25 million cap number, there's a good chance that no team places a claim on Beckham. Should that happen, he'll become a free agent and have the ability to sign with any team.
Who could potentially claim OBJ and it would be a good fit?
I don’t think even New England believed Mac Jones would be this good, this quickly.
Can OBJ pick where he ends up?
So there’s really a sweet spot here. OBJ can’t choose where he ends up unless he clears waivers, which seems highly unlikely, but he could become a problem for a team picking him if he’s not happy with the landing spot. So really we’re looking at teams with legitimate playoff potential, that would obviously appeal to OBJ, with an obvious need.
How does the waiver process work for Beckham?
If you're not familiar with how the waiver process works, it's pretty simple: Each team will have a chance to make a claim for Beckham and any team interested in adding him will have to make their claim by Monday.
What is the waiver order for the Dolphins?
The waiver order is basically like the draft: The worst team picks first and you go from there. Right now, the Lions, Texans and Dolphins currently have the top three spots in waiver order, which means they'll have the first crack at Beckham (If the Lions and Dolphins were to both put in a claim for Beckham, the Lions would get him since they have the higher waiver priority).
Which team has the highest waiver priority?
With that in mind, we're going to rank the top 10 landing spots for Beckham based on where each team falls in the waiver order. In this ranking, the Seahawks are at the top because they have the highest waiver priority (If you want to see the full waiver order, be sure to click here ).
When Does Odell Clear Waivers?
Odell Beckham Jr. cleared waivers at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday since no team claimed him.
Who Claimed OBJ?
Odell Beckham Jr. was not claimed on waivers by Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
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