Was he ever granted free agency during his career?
Yes, he was
No, he was not
He was a restricted free agent
He was an unrestricted free agent
Answer
In 1992, at the age of 28, Smith was granted free agency by the Eagles. The next day, Smith signed a six-year, $17.5 million contract with the Detroit Lions.
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