free agent
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The 29-year-old Skubal is set to become a free agent this winter and is likely to pursue a contract worth upward of $400 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Julian Brandt has offers from both Leeds United and Ajax after the 30-year-old Germany midfielder left Borussia Dortmund as a free agent.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
But "King James" announced on June 30 that he would depart the Lakers as a free agent, sparking a frenzy of speculation as to his next team.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
James and his son ended up Lakers teammates for two seasons before the 23-year veteran became a free agent this summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
I know where the others are, and although, under any other circumstances, I’d be better off as a free agent, I’m thinking our strange little fellowship might be worth maintaining.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
