The timing of the potential trade for Maxx Crosby, which was reported on the Friday night before the start of free agency, could have led to a potential termination of the deal. The current system allows for no deal done before both teams agree on identical terms to the league office, which can be abandoned by either team at any time. The Raiders should have demanded that any conditions met before the agreement were satisfied. No one mentioned the trade until the Ravens had all the information regarding Crosby's medical condition and his financial expectations. The Ravens also had a chance to monitor the market and influence the decision on the deal, particularly regarding the availability of Trey Hendrickson.