NFL 2026 waiver wire order: Jaguars in unfamiliar position

During the NFL’s cut day, teams scramble to secure new players for their rosters. This process is known as the waiver wire, where released players from one team can be claimed by another before becoming free agents. Generally, players with less than four seasons of service must go through waivers, while veteran players with at least four seasons can become unrestricted free agents immediately upon release.

When a player is placed on waivers, interested teams have a limited window to submit a claim. If multiple teams are vying for the same player, the team with the highest waiver priority is awarded him. Waiver priority is established based on the NFL’s waiver order, which varies depending on the team's performance and draft position throughout the season.

Unlike in fantasy football, where teams drop to the bottom of the list after a successful claim, this is not the case in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves in an unfamiliar position on the waiver wire order, which could potentially affect their odds of winning Super Bowl LXI according to FanDuel Sportsbook, currently at +2700.