All articles tagged with #waivers
Las Vegas waived guard Chennedy Carter at the WNBA midseason cut-down deadline, avoiding the rest of her non-guaranteed $277,500 contract after a tenure that began with a scoring burst but devolved into limited minutes, a public dispute over her role, injuries and illness, and a final scoreless appearance—reflecting a career marked by high potential and off-court controversy across multiple teams.
Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold cleared waivers and becomes a free agent after eight felony charges from a February incident; three teams have expressed interest, but his ongoing case and potential Commissioner’s Exempt List status could hinder any signing, and Detroit has not announced a roster move.
Terrion Arnold cleared waivers and remains a free agent with $4.848 million guaranteed left over the next two seasons; no team claimed him, despite reports of interest from three NFL teams. The pending criminal charges (armed robbery/kidnapping from February 2026) could affect his NFL prospects. Arnold was a 2024 first-round pick by the Lions, appearing in 16 games with 15 starts as a rookie and 8 games with 7 starts last season.
The Chiefs waived corner Marlen Sewell after a short stint to free a roster spot for the return of L'Jarius Sneed, who has rejoined KC as the team prepares for mandatory minicamp and rebuilds its cornerback depth after offseason losses. Sewell joined on a rookie minicamp tryout, but the move makes room for Sneed’s veteran presence amid a CB room overhaul.
Michigan adopted a hybrid vaccine-waiver system (online education plus in-person waiver signing) to reduce nonmedical waivers, but St. Clair County’s all-online waiver approach sparked controversy and highlighted distrust in public health as measles cases increase and officials stress clear, nonjudgmental information to prevent outbreaks.
The piece treats talk of a potential, unofficial escape-hatch clause in Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers deal as speculative, noting that veteran contracts are primarily about money and structure. It suggests one possible scenario: if Pittsburgh regresses early, Rodgers could seek a path to be released after Week 9 so he could sign elsewhere, but stresses any such arrangement would hinge on waivers timing and lacks substantiation.
The Atlanta Braves selected infielder Jim Jarvis to the majors for his first call-up and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment. Jarvis has delivered strong trends in the minors, including a .308/.415/.445 start at Gwinnett with 15 steals in 153 PAs, and could add infield depth as Ha-Seong Kim returns; Azocar, who has limited minor league options, is likely to clear waivers or be traded in the coming days.
The Chicago Bears could claim Charles Snowden, a former UDFA edge rusher who spent 2024–25 with the Raiders, after Las Vegas waived him. Snowden has shown pass-rush ability and versatility (including occasional inside rushing) and could add veteran depth and competition for Chicago’s edge group as the team assesses Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner this offseason.
The New Orleans Saints announced that they have waived wide receiver Elijah Cooks, running back Evan Hull, and wide receiver Samori Toure as part of roster moves.
California has revived a century-old tactic by allowing foreign-registered oil ships to move fuel between U.S. ports under a Jones Act waiver to boost supply amid a lack of interstate pipelines, a move the Trump administration says could lower gas prices; nine shipments have already arrived in Los Angeles and Martinez with more planned, while Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed pipeline openings on environmental grounds and the waiver runs through May 17 with possible extension.
The Penguins placed defenseman Matt Dumba on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract, clearing the way for him to seek a new club after a disappointing stint with Pittsburgh; he was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton but hasn’t played since March, and a return to the NHL appears unlikely given his recent decline.
Yankees return Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest to the Cardinals after he cleared waivers following a designation for assignment; he won’t occupy a 40-man spot and has been sent to Triple-A Memphis, allowing him to continue his development in St. Louis after an uneventful spring with New York.
Detroit claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him to the Florida Coast League, while Trey Sweeney was moved to the 60-day injured list to clear 40-man space. Holman, who debuted in 2024 and owns a 4.66 ERA in 38 2/3 MLB innings across 40 games, has two minor-league option years remaining and battled rotator cuff tendinitis in 2025, giving Detroit another flexible bullpen arm as it pursues its pitching-chaos approach.
The Miami Heat waived guard Terry Rozier to open a roster spot for signing another player, signaling ongoing roster shuffling ahead of expected free-agent activity.
The Pirates outrighted Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis after he cleared waivers following a designation for assignment, as infield depth solidifies with Spencer Horwitz at first and Konnor Griffin at short; Valdez will remain in Indianapolis and could pursue minor league free agency at season’s end if not added back to the 40-man roster.