Brown signed with the Miami Heat prior to the 1996-97 season.

He signed with the Chiefs prior to the 1997 season.

Thomas was entering the last year of the five-year, $22.5 million contract he signed prior to the 1999 season.

He signed for £30,000 prior to the 1982-83 season.

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He left professional baseball for two full seasons before signing with the Rangers prior to the 1978 season.

Since the Browns own the top pick, they are the only team allowed to sign him prior to the draft.

This list does not include players who signed during the Snow Bowl days prior to 2001.

The only exception will be for players who signed their pro contracts prior to June 1, 1979.

He signed a contract extension prior to the 2008 season.