There’s a reason why the first 53-man roster is called the “initial roster.” After teams across the NFL cut rosters down to 53 players, hundreds of players become available, providing opportunities for claiming players a day after the first roster is set.
While only a select few players are claimed following final cuts every year, waiver claims are an avenue in which teams attempt to improve. Just last year, the Green Bay Packers claimed safety Zayne Anderson and tight end Ben Sims off waivers.
For the Packers, four specific position groups look worth watching this year: quarterback, kicker, offensive line and long snapper.