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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Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Sturdivant, an undrafted free agent, had a big night with six receptions for 112 yards and a 29-yard touchdown. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Hudson, 22, signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after playing four seasons, first at TCU and then SMU. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026 John Metchie, wide receiver Metchie was brought in as a free agent in March, and immediately his Alabama Crimson Tide connection with Bryce Young jumped off the field. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 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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