free agent

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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

Huff was an undrafted free agent who played in college at Memphis before signing with the New York Jets in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Daniel Jones is a free agent after a strong season with Indianapolis, although the Colts placed the transition tag on him and can match any offer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

In a weak free agent class, Phillips’s upside makes him stand out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

In Mendel’s experiments, every gene had behaved like an independent entity—a free agent.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee