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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is in the process of firing his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
Boldin, in a long contract dispute with the team, informed the NFL Players Association in a letter that he intended to replace the agent. The players association says it received the letter Friday, so with the required five-day waiting period, Boldin can sign with a new agent Thursday.
Rosenhaus issued a statement saying he has "great respect" for Boldin.
"I'm hopeful we can work things out and he will return to the Rosenhaus Sports family in the near future," Rosenhaus said.
Boldin, who has two years left on his contract with the Cardinals, is upset with the team's management over what he says was a failed promise for a new deal last offseason. He has asked for a trade. The Cardinals said they would listen to offers but on draft day said no team had proposed a deal that could be seriously considered.
Boldin has been represented by Rosenhaus since being drafted out of Florida State in the second round by Arizona in 2003. The Cardinals had no comment.
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