unsigned

adjective un·signed \ ˌən-ˈsīnd \

Updated on: 10 May 2018

Definition of unsigned

: not signed: such as

a : having no signature

an unsigned check/letter

b : not signed to a contract

an unsigned free agent

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The safety market has been slow this offseason as Reid, former Saints safety Kenny Vacarro and 25-year-old Tre Boston are all unsigned and all were considered top 10 safeties when free agency began.

— andrew lopez, NOLA.com, "Former LSU, 49ers safety Eric Reid files collusion grievance against NFL: report," 2 May 2018
Bryant, 29, remains unsigned after being released by the Cowboys on April 13.

— clarence e. hill jr., star-telegram, "Report: Not many teams interested in Dez Bryant at any price | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 2 May 2018
However, the general feeling was that Bryant, who remains unsigned, had his eyes on other opportunities and not one in Baltimore.

— jeff zrebiec, baltimoresun.com, "Ravens' interest in wide receiver Dez Bryant resulted in multiyear offer but not a deal," 27 Apr. 2018
While the Panthers are still in talks with veteran Derek Anderson, the longtime No. 2 behind Newton remains unsigned heading into this week’s draft.

— joseph person, charlotteobserver, "Panthers haven't drafted a QB since taking Cam Newton No. 1 in 2011. Is this the year? | Charlotte Observer," 24 Apr. 2018
Bauststa became a free agent and was among several prominent players who remained unsigned over the winter.

— Houston Chronicle, "Slugger Jose Bautista, Braves agree to minor league deal," 18 Apr. 2018
In addition to some big names who made the switch from Raw to SmackDown or vice versa, there were also two superstars who were unsigned and one who was on NXT who also got picked up by one of the brands.

— khadrice rollins, SI.com, "WWE Superstar Shakeup: Results After Monday’s Raw," 16 Apr. 2018
The court’s decision was unsigned and issued without full briefing and oral argument, an indication that the majority found the case to be easy.

— adam liptak, BostonGlobe.com, "Supreme Court rules for police officer in excessive force case," 2 Apr. 2018
The court’s decision was unsigned and issued without full briefing and oral argument, an indication that the majority found the case to be easy.

— adam liptak, New York Times, "Supreme Court Rules for Police Officer in Excessive Force Case," 2 Apr. 2018

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