"It is an exceptional real estate listing to be sure. Yes, the well-appointed Littleton home is the only one in the Denver area that has been occupied by a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. As of Wednesday, Champ Bailey's house is officially on the market.

Bailey's agent, Jack Reale, confirmed Bailey has listed the home, which real estate records show Bailey purchased for $1.6 million in June of 2007.

Bailey, who has been with the Broncos since the blockbuster trade in 2004 that sent running back Clinton Portis to the Redskins and brought Bailey to Denver, will be an unrestricted free agent when the new season begins, or after an expected lockout by franchise owners is resolved with a new collective bargaining agreement.

Broncos coach John Fox said Tuesday that some talks with Bailey's representatives on a contract extension had taken place, saying: "We've had some dialogue there. There have been discussions. He's a guy we definitely want to bring back."

Reale said he did not want to comment on the state of negotiations or what Bailey's decision to put his house on the market means. Bailey, who could not be reached Wednesday, has said while he wants to stay in Denver, his first priority will be to go to a team that's "in position to win and committed to win. I can't wait forever."

The rebuilding Broncos likely do not qualify, at least in the near future.

The Broncos are not expected to use a franchise player tag — and the $15 million, guaranteed salary that comes with it — on Bailey. There have been indications inside the Broncos' Dove Valley complex that while they would like to have a player as decorated as Bailey back, they would not impede him in his search for a team he felt was closer to a Super Bowl."