Definition of free agent
: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team
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In March 2017, Kaepernick opted out of his 49ers contract and became a free agent.
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Additionally, a minor leaguer can become a six-year free agent if he hasn’t been added to the 40-man after six years within the organization.
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Having since gone on to represent AC Milan before returning to Atlético, Torres will now become a free agent this summer and will leave the Spanish capital for good as a modern day icon for Los Colchoneros.
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Another name to keep an eye on is Atlanta’s Dewayne Dedmon, who can decline his player option and become a free agent.
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There were numerous trade rumors involving Walker, who can become a free agent in 2019.
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The longtime 49ers runner became a free agent last week after a three-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Cain became a free agent and agreed to a five-year contract with the Brewers.
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With Charles Sims set to become a free agent on Wednesday afternoon, Tampa Bay will be left with Barber, Jacquizz Rodgers and Dalton Crossan as the running backs on its roster.
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First Known Use of free agent
1955
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Definition of free agent for English Language Learners
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: a person who is able to act freely without being controlled by someone else
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: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to sign a contract to play for any team
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