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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Blackshear, of note, is also a pending restricted free agent. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025 Remember that Ekblad, who has spent all 11 seasons of his NHL career with the Panthers, becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Last year, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick suggested the tax deters free agents from signing with Massachusetts teams. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2025 According to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Jets agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Justin Fields on a two-year, $40 million contract. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free agent

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of free agent was in 1955

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“Free agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20agent. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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