Quote:02, here's an idea I've kicked around a few times, and want your input on. Let's say that the Jags release Sterling, and the Browns claim him on waivers. The Browns would know within a day which other teams, if any, put in a claim for him.

 

Now, let's say that their intent all along was to put Sterling on their PS. They already know that the Jaguars aren't willing to keep him on their 53-man, and because no one else put in a claim for him, they know that they won't have to worry about him being claimed. What's to stop the Browns from waiving Sterling the next day and simply offering him more than the Jaguars do to get onto their practice squad? An extra $50k over the course of the season isn't even a drop in the bucket for an NFL team, it's a drop of a drop of a drop of a drop. For Sterling, though, that money would be huge, and the Browns have just ensured that they get a guy they really want on their practice squad all for the $100 waiver claim fee. Seem viable?

 

Not Jags02, but what exactly is the point of claiming him off waivers? They could simply negotiate with Sterling after he clears through waivers about putting him on their practice squad. Like how Brandon Marshall ended up signing with Denver to go on their practice squad over ours after he was released during the final cuts.

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