How does the waiver wire work, and what does it mean for the Patriots?
Briefly

The NFL waiver wire allows teams to submit claims for players cut by other teams, with a 24-hour claim window that shortens on cutdown day.
Players with less than four accrued seasons must pass through the waiver wire to become unrestricted free agents, a crucial step for many cut by the Patriots.
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