As soon as the Raiders surprisingly waived defensive end Bruce Irvin, rumors immediately began swirling about where he might end up.
The Raiders failed to get Irvin on the league’s transaction wire in time yesterday, so Irvin can’t be officially placed on waivers until 4 p.m. Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN (Twitter link). The current assumption by most around the league is that Irvin will go unclaimed because he still has a significant amount of guaranteed money left on his deal that any team who claimed him would inherit.
As for where Irvin will sign when he does clear waivers, there are many potential destinations. Irvin “wants to play for a winner”, according Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports (Twitter link). La Canfora thinks Irvin will end up in either New England, Atlanta, or Seattle, as the Patriots are looking for pass-rushing help and Irvin has connections to both the Falcons and Seahawks.
If any team does claim Irvin, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY thinks it could be the Jets (Twitter link). Vacchiano points out that Irvin will likely want to sign with a better team if he’s a free agent, so the Jets could claim him to make sure they get him. As for why Oakland cut Irvin in the first place, it was because Irvin had grown unhappy with his role and the team believed he had “lost a step”, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
Big names like this don’t usually hit the market this late in the season, so this is a pretty unique situation. Irvin likely won’t take too long, so we should know more about where he’s headed soon.
Chargers and Colts make a lot of sense.
Yeah would love for my Bolts to pick him up and he get a sack in the black hole next weekend
Did you miss the part where the article says he wants to play for a winner? The Colts haven’t been a winner since Manning
you serious Clark? good said Bolts..currently 5th in the AFC…but not a “contender” i’d want to sign with if I were Irvin
Stupid to cut him when team were offering picks for him, a late rounder is better then nothing!!
Clearly nothing was offered or they would of dealt him
So, how long does it take to go thru waivers?
I believe it’s 48 hours
Steelers?
Rams need edge rushers, not a rams fan
9ers should claim him and sign him to an extension before the season ends. Need a edge rusher badly on that team. Don’t think it will happen but I like to wish lol. Got a lot of cap still and going to have some good draft picks so hopefully we can fill some of these holes this off season. Get rid of Bethard would be one of the top things to do. Let Mullen’s be the back up.
With Irvin the Niners defensive line would be comprised of 4 first round picks. Buckner might yet become a beast if he can get away from being double teamed all the time.
Pretty sure they just wanted to find a team that would assume his contract.
Next stop Chicago where he can get re-acquainted with Mack.
Falcons need some pressure on the DL
Basically there are 10 or so teams that run a 3-4 that could use his services.
Browns would be great spot for him with the great young defense!
lol He said he wants to go to a winner
A winner? Sounds like Tom Brady and your NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!