Cut vs. Released (1 Viewer)

[GameBreaker]

Is there a difference that I'm unaware of?

 

[buzd]

Is there a difference that I'm unaware of?

Functionally, I don't think so. Semantically, I think cut is something that happens during training camp (i.e. to pare down the roster), and released it what happens when a contract is terminated at other times.

 

[Nolan]

No. Cut and released are the same thing. However, when a player is waived, it's different than being cut/released. When a player is released, he is a free agent and available for immediate signing by another club. When a player is waived, he must clear the waiver wire before coming a free agent.

As far as who gets waived and who gets released, a player with 4 years of NFL experience or less has to clear through waivers once his contract is terminated. The only time a veteran has to clear waivers is if his contract is terminated in between the trade deadline and the end of the season.

 

[SaintsJunkie]

One involves less blood

 

[Slurp]

GM Speak
Released ='s Good Luck

Cut ='s Good Riddance

 

[JuggernautSaint]

unemployment is either one


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[GameBreaker]

No. Cut and released are the same thing. However, when a player is waived, it's different than being cut/released. When a player is released, he is a free agent and available for immediate signing by another club. When a player is waived, he must clear the waiver wire before coming a free agent.

As far as who gets waived and who gets released, a player with 4 years of NFL experience or less has to clear through waivers once his contract is terminated. The only time a veteran has to clear waivers is if his contract is terminated in between the trade deadline and the end of the season.

Ahhhh...this is the info I was looking for. Thanks!!!

 

[bornnraisedwhodat]

No difference.

Cut/Waived is during training camp or the season.

Released is in the off season and they dont have to pass through waiver wire.