Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: John Matthew `` Matt '' Stover ( born January 27 , 1968 in Dallas , Texas ) is an American Football Placekicker that is currently a free agent in the National Football League ( NFL ) .
Simplified: John Matthew `` Matt '' Stover ( born January 27 , 1968 in Dallas , Texas , U.S. ) is an American Football placekicker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League .