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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Now, that also has to take into account that Norman can become a free agent on July 1 (if not extended prior) and can sign with the team of his choice.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Rozier, 32, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
—Anthony Chiang
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Undrafted free agent signing Dominic Richardson is further down the depth chart, but he was also mentioned for his grit and toughness.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The Chiefs traded McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason and Chenal signed with the Washington Commanders as a free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Rozier, 32, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
—Anthony Chiang
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Undrafted free agent signing Dominic Richardson is further down the depth chart, but he was also mentioned for his grit and toughness.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The Chiefs traded McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason and Chenal signed with the Washington Commanders as a free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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