Something to keep in mind regarding cuts to 53 and the expanded practice squad (16) this weekend: if a player is on your roster now and gets released Saturday, he can rejoin the team on PS provided he clears waivers with no interruption in COVID-19 testing protocols. (thread)

This is a relatively big deal in terms of being back out on the practice squad to start the game week. Because if someone from another team is waived and becomes a target for your practice squad, he must enter the testing protocols and the arrival will be delayed. (thread)

For the Giants, for example, signing a second long snapper in Carson Tinker on Wednesday and having him in the fold. My understanding is that would now eliminate the testing waiting period if they look to waive him Saturday and then add him to practice squad on Sunday.

Something to keep an eye on regarding waiver claims on Saturday as well: teams will not only have to add new players to their 53-man roster, but that claim now comes with a testing waiting period. Can you afford to prepare for Week 1 with a short roster? Is the waiver worth it?