free agent
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Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum featured in every Premier League match among 51 appearances during his final season for Liverpool before becoming a free agent in the summer of 2021.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
He was a free agent at the time the essay was published, and so it remained unclear whether coming out would end his NBA career.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He is expected to opt out of his deal that will pay him $14.8 million and become a free agent, according to people familiar with the situation not authorized to comment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
James, 41 and in his 23rd season, made $52.6 million last season but will be a free agent this offseason, when he can retire, return to the Lakers or play for another team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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
