02-06-2018, 09:29 AM
(02-05-2018, 10:40 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: He didn't file his grievance until mid-season, so there was nothing to be determined. The rule states he is not a FA, but he disagrees with the reasoning and is excercising his right to challenge it.
And it had zero bearing on the ability to trade for him, as there was a trade made for him. Just as the 49ers traded for the unknown abilities of Jimmy G on an expiring contract.
I don't know when he filed, but it has been discussed for over a year. And you can't say it had zero bearing as only one team made the trade offer, and didn't even execute it correctly. If he had another year of FA, it significantly improved his value.