free agent

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And no matter what happens with LIV, its marquee attraction is set to become a free agent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

When he signed with the Lakers as a free agent, he made playing all 82 regular seasons his biggest goal for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He will earn $140 million—potentially rising to $150 million with performance-based incentives—and still become a free agent at the age of 28, three years later than he otherwise would.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The telegrams also said that William was still on Riverbank’s salary roll, implying that he was not a free agent.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield