Waivers on ESPN typically go through daily between 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Eastern Time. During this time frame, all waiver claims are processed, and players either clear waivers if unclaimed or are assigned to the claiming teams. After this processing window, unclaimed players enter the free-agent pool and can be picked up on a first-come, first-serve basis without affecting waiver positions. This process is consistent for ESPN fantasy football leagues.