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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Veteran free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers went on the Pat McAfee Show Thursday and provided a major update on his free agency, which appears to be down to just the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The 49ers’ last tie to such a suspension was last summer when free agent safety Tashaun Gipson, who had played for the 49ers the two prior years, faced a PED suspension of six games.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
And next week’s NFL Draft — whether Bryson is selected as a draft pick or signed as an undrafted free agent — will be the next step in his own football legacy.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Looking at the broader picture, Guerrero’s extension, as reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon, Patrick Mooney, and Katie Woo, will have a significant impact on the market for Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, who’s positioned to become the No. 1 free agent next winter if the Cubs do not extend him.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The 49ers’ last tie to such a suspension was last summer when free agent safety Tashaun Gipson, who had played for the 49ers the two prior years, faced a PED suspension of six games.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
And next week’s NFL Draft — whether Bryson is selected as a draft pick or signed as an undrafted free agent — will be the next step in his own football legacy.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Looking at the broader picture, Guerrero’s extension, as reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon, Patrick Mooney, and Katie Woo, will have a significant impact on the market for Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, who’s positioned to become the No. 1 free agent next winter if the Cubs do not extend him.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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