Haynesworth: For the knowledgable fan

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It shouldn't result in any penalty. For one thing, it happens all the time around the league. Secondly, the rule is more about direct contact with the palyer or an employee of the team (a coach for example). And finally agents and owners/execs get around this like this: The agent does all the talking (that's completely allowed) and the team guy just listens but doesn't make any response until 12:01 am.

Plus it's impossible to prove they weren't discussing other players that the agent represents who aren't currently under contract or are under contract with said team.