Jerome Felton Claimed By Carolina Panthers Off Waivers

by Sean Yuille on Sep 1, 2011 2:45 AM EDT in Detroit Lions News

Part of the reason the Detroit Lions released fullback Jerome Felton during the first round of roster cuts was to give him extra time to find a new team. Just like with Dave Rayner, there was no point in delaying the inevitable, so the Lions cut him loose on Tuesday rather than waiting until Saturday.

Also just like Rayner, Felton was not without a job for long. Rayner signed with the Dallas Cowboys a day after being released, and Felton was quickly claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. In fact, the Panthers weren't the only team interested in adding Felton.

The Carolina Panthers were awarded veteran fullback Jerome Felton off waivers from the Detroit Lions, and they had two competitors also vying for his services.

The Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles also put in waiver claims for Felton, but the Panthers have the top priority because of their dreadful 2010 season.

It's good to hear Felton is already back on an NFL roster, and I wish him the best of luck in Carolina.

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It's interesting

To see Carolina blow its high waiver priority on Felton. That’s not a slam to Felton, but rather a curiosity at the idea of us cutting talent.

by Mavyrk on Sep 1, 2011 7:55 AM EDT reply actions

I do not understand how they Carolina blew their high waiver priority. I thought the waiver order did not change until late September when the order is determined by current standings.

"But the point is, finger-pointing is just what sports fans do when something doesn't go right." -- Kurt Mensching

by RealityIsOptionable on Sep 1, 2011 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions

When you use your waiver priority

It drops you down to the bottom of the queue, IIRC.

by Mavyrk on Sep 1, 2011 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I know it works that way in fantasy, but I thought in the real world the only downside was you had to drop someone off of your current roster.

"But the point is, finger-pointing is just what sports fans do when something doesn't go right." -- Kurt Mensching

by RealityIsOptionable on Sep 1, 2011 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep, you're right.

If three regular season games have not been played and two or more clubs claim a player’s contract after a waiver, the contract shall be awarded to the club which finished lowest in the League standings in the preceding season.

From the bylaws. There’s no reset.

Ah well, learn something new every day.

by Mavyrk on Sep 1, 2011 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for doing the research

"But the point is, finger-pointing is just what sports fans do when something doesn't go right." -- Kurt Mensching

by RealityIsOptionable on Sep 1, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

You think Felton complained about carries here lol. Now he's behind 2 stud RB's, when healthy, and a running QB.

He should be happy to see the field more at least, as they should use him alot to open holes for those running backs.

by -Scott on Sep 1, 2011 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

What

Denver didn’t put in a claim? The fans were ecstatic when they signed him a few weeks ago, except they didn’t.

by mcivor on Sep 1, 2011 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

He's a huge upgrade

Tony Fiametta couldn’t fill Brad Hoover’s shoes.

BTW I expect the Lions to do huge things this year

by rscott94 on Sep 1, 2011 12:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

If Carolina can use him him right

I think you’ll be very happy about the pick up. He just doesnt fit in Linnys scheme.

What he needs is a a straight up power scheme that can get this guy into the second level. Once he gets rolling downhill he’s excellent. If someone puts a pinky on him before he gets to the second level, its trouble. He really picked up his blitz pickup this preseason. He looked good run blocking as well.

I sure hope it works out well for you guys, I really like Felton and I think he can really help your team

"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short

by YpsilantiJeff on Sep 1, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions