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Originally Posted by FAN
"Hold out" is an accepted and recognized term for a restricted free agent who misses training camp due to not having signed a qualifying offer and or failing to come to a contractual agreement with his team. A free agent is "free" to "hold out" and withhold his services.  |
This is true. Being a RFA, you cannot freely sign with any team you choose and are thus linked to the team who holds your rights. Therefore, an option you have is to "hold out" for more money (hoping for a bigger offer, or for an offer sheet to force their hand).
Either way, "hold out" is a 100% legitimate term regarding a RFA.