When the Cincinnati Bengals dealt veteran linebacker Logan Wilson away to the Cowboys early in the morning on the day of the trade deadline, many fans assumed that they were officially selling and tossing in the towel on the season.
While Wilson had lost a step and hadn't been as good as he was in previous years in coverage, he was still a valued member of the defense, a captain, and much better than the rookies who he was sidelined for.
However, that was not the case. Sticking to their usual script, the front office remained quiet as the 4 o'clock deadline approached, not making any more trades.