free agent
noun
: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team
free agency
noun
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The Denver defensive lineman and impending free agent logged two of the team’s five sacks Sunday against Lawrence.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
As the greatest shooter of all time continues to look for a new home — provided Curry Brand doesn’t become a fully solo endeavor, his shoe choices as a free agent are being closely monitored.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Hollywood Brown, free agents in March, played frequently as Royals sat.
—Sam McDowell December 21, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
He is set to become a free agent in March.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
As the greatest shooter of all time continues to look for a new home — provided Curry Brand doesn’t become a fully solo endeavor, his shoe choices as a free agent are being closely monitored.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Hollywood Brown, free agents in March, played frequently as Royals sat.
—Sam McDowell December 21, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
He is set to become a free agent in March.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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