NFL waiver wire order: Jets just outside the top-10

The NFL’s waiver wire order is the same as the original 2020 NFL Draft order. That means 10 teams have priority over the Jets as the hundreds of players who were cut Saturday look for new homes.

The Cincinnati Bengals have the first crack at waiver claims, followed by the Washington Football Team and the Lions. While the NFL draft order changed due to some trades, the waiver wire order is in accordance with the pre-trade draft slots.

Here’s a look at the 10 teams ahead of the Jets, who are 11th in the order:

1. Cincinnati Bengals
2. Washington Football Team
3. Detroit Lions
4. New York Giants
5. Miami Dolphins
6. Los Angeles Chargers
7. Carolina Panthers
8. Arizona Cardinals
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
10. Cleveland Browns

If the Jets claim someone, he only becomes theirs if the 10 teams ahead of them pass on that player. New Yorks has needs at wide receiver, cornerback and pass-rusher, among other positions.

The waiver wire order will reset after Week 3 of the regular season, at which point it will be based on team records.