Did the lockout affect teams ability to trade players?

[PatsFans.com Article]

Did the lockout affect teams ability to trade players?
By: John Morgan

Since roster cuts were announced many people have been asking the question, 'why didn't the Patriots trade Brandon Meriweather, rather than simply cut him?' It is indeed a legitimate question, but perhaps part of the answer to that question can be connected to the primary NFL story of 2011: the NFL lockout. Also a look at last week's game between Notre Dame and USF, some news from Floriduh, and a musical blast from the past...

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[Ron Sellers]

Ha Ha, wow, I don't think I've heard that song in over twenty years! What a great tune, if that doesn't get your body moving I don't know what will; that's getting added into the iPod today.

 

[jBru]

As a vested veteran, Meriweather did NOT pass through waivers. Chicago got him because they offered $3.25M and because Lovie Smith called him personally.