free agent

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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

Mitchell joins the Chargers after the Ravens opted not to tender the restricted free agent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Set to become a free agent this offseason, Carlson had 10 goals and 46 points in 55 games with the Capitals this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

There’s no intermediate point in the process in which you confront the potential employer as a free agent, entitled to cut her own deal.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich