Former Tennessee defensive lineman Jaxson Moi is on the move again, this time after being waived by the Los Angeles Rams.
Moi spent the last two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers after transferring in, and Tennessee had hoped there might be a way to bring him back. He has also been mentioned in connection with the new college rules as a player who could potentially return to college, though those ideas have been driven by fan rumors.
For now, his NFL path continues through waivers. Since Moi was waived, he’ll go onto the waiver wire, where teams can claim him based on the draft order that was set before trades. The source noted the Raiders hold the first spot, meaning they are No. 1 on the waiver wire and get the first chance among available players.
There’s no guarantee Moi lands with another team right away, but his name should draw some attention. He is already being linked as a possible practice squad option for the Rams if he clears waivers.
Moi is one of several former Tennessee players currently dealing with roster uncertainty in the NFL. Among the others listed were quarterback Joey Aguilar, who was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars; tight end McCallen Castles, who was released by the Green Bay Packers; defensive lineman Matthew Butler, who was released by the Miami Dolphins; defensive lineman Dominic Bailey, who was waived by the Houston Texans; cornerback William Wright, who was waived by the Chicago Bears; cornerback Jalen McMurray, who was waived by the Tennessee Titans; and defensive lineman Shy Tuttle, who was released by the Washington Commanders.
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