What happened: Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco on Oct. 27. Both players were on expiring contracts.

Why it matters: Maxx Crosby's sizable deal presents a different calculation for a buyer than a short-term rental. Baltimore's earlier trade for Cam Jurgens shows that teams can also pursue players with years of contract control remaining.

What to watch: A concrete offer for Crosby would test whether his contract terms translate into a deal.