The Detroit Lions have waived sixth-round rookie Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement, according to a team press release.

Here’s what that means:

Hassanein is now subject to the waiver wire process, but with an injury designation, it’s unclear if any team would be willing to claim him. He would have to join that team’s 53-man roster immediately, and given that he’s expected to miss significant time with a pectoral injury, it seems somewhat doubtful he’ll be claimed.

If Hassanein clears waivers, he’ll be a free agent. He would be free to sign anywhere he pleases, but, again, he’s injured. There is also a fairly common path he could take back to the Lions. After the length of the injury settlement—which is agreed upon between the player and team based on how long he’s expected to mis

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