re: Odell Beckham to be released by Browns on Friday

I’m a little confused with the term of “waiving” a player. I thought you had to release veterans and they are free to sign with whom ever they choose; yet, I’m reading on TD about where we we are in terms of waiver selection...not good to get a player like OBJ when there are others ahead of us needing receivers.

I read this article I’m attaching, but still confused on OBJ’s situation. Can someone shed some light on this for me...Thanks in advance.

Waive vs Release