free agency

American  

[free ay-juhn-see] / ˈfri ˈeɪ dʒən si /

noun

plural

free agencies

1. the status of a free agent; the fact of being a free agent.

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Other Word Forms

• free-agency adjective

Example Sentences

Free agents will be able to begin signing with teams in April, and since 80% of the players are eligible for free agency, there will be higher figures being floated around than ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

After nixing a blockbuster with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Baltimore Ravens sprang into action and landed one of the biggest stars available in free agency instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The team then turned around and agreed to sign Trey Hendrickson, the most accomplished pass rusher available in free agency, to a four-year, $112 million contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, George Pickens and Jaelen Phillips are among some of the top players available heading into the start of NFL free agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

He has permitted the temporary existence of evil as a condition necessary to bring out in them free agency and individuality of character.

From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Fuller, Margaret