It is one thing to just stash a guy for next year by putting them on IR before the 53 is settled. But not having the option to bring them in this year kind of sucks. An alternative is to make an initial 53 with a mix of guys you think are most likely to get claimed even if they have injuries, then putting a guy on IR and signing someone back (say a LB) that is needed but not as likely to get claimed. How soon after you make the 53 can you put someone on IR?
Stevenson is a guy that comes to mind, supposedly in boot after yesterday's game. Would like to keep him but also would like the option to bring him onto the roster if something goes bad with McKenzie.
Maybe he would want to get on a different team. There are three tackles in from of him on this roster I find it hard to think he would ever surpass in the next 3 years unless injuries occur.