No way is that "allowed". Not only would the other teams flip out, so would the player's union.
The only question is that due to it being the last week, and a differing time-table, etc. --- Is it possible that no one "checked" the (forgotten methodology of how they get the "word") because the person(s) that do the "checking" didn't think to do so...
I don't believe this speculation, but if it were to come true (my further speculation) along with (further speculation) the reports from "inside NFL sources" that McKenzie went with the Saints a month ago because of a waived injury clause, etc. ----
...and we still wanted him....
something to at least contemplate for a (probably the appropriate amount)
moment.