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free agent

noun

a person who is self-determining and is not responsible for their actions to any authority.
a professional athlete who is not under contract and is free to auction off their services and sign a contract with the team that offers the most money.

free agent

noun

a person whose actions are not constrained by others

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Other Word Forms

free agency free agentry noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of free agent¹

First recorded in 1840–50

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At the end of seven rounds with nine draft picks on the way and a slew of undrafted free agents en route, Hortiz met reporters with a content smile.

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The Rams are expected to finalize the signing of undrafted free agents by Monday.

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Notable: Caldwell’s father Cecil was a defensive lineman at South Carolina who began his pro career with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.

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Fellow free agents Mike Williams and Najee Harris were also seen on the field Tuesday on the first day of voluntary offseason workouts.

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Baller League, which started in Germany in 2023 before expanding to the UK this year, sees a mix of former pros, released academy players, free agents and influencers competing on smaller indoor pitches.

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