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Club Statement | Josh Addo-Carr

Posted by ParramattaLurker on November 12, 2026 at 12:30pm

The Parramatta Eels would like to provide an update regarding Josh Addo-Carr following a driving incident in September.

After reviewing all relevant information, including the negative result of the B sample, the Club has cleared Josh in relation to the issues raised following the incident. The NRL has also confirmed it will not be taking any further action, and the Club now considers the matter closed.

Separately, the Club has informed Josh and his management that it will not be seeking to extend his current contract beyond the end of the 2027 season.

Following these discussions, Josh and the Club have mutually agreed that it is in his best interests to immediately explore opportunities elsewhere to give Josh the best opportunity to secure his future.

The Club will continue to support Josh as he considers his next opportunity.

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2026/11/12/club-statement--josh-addo-carr/

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- - - Darren Munro > Gucci November 12, 2026 at 9:28pm
      
      Maybe coates coming to Parramatta and fox going to Melbourne??
Titan November 12, 2026 at 2:33pm

He will be a cheap buy for a better team like Roosters or Sharkies. Both need a winger. Well done Parra
KingGutho November 12, 2026 at 2:42pm

We have to be getting someone else, if they are prepared to let him go, Burton would be a good pick up.
- LB > KingGutho November 12, 2026 at 3:27pm
  
  Schiller 😂
  - Perpetual Motion > LB November 12, 2026 at 7:24pm
    
    We overpayed for Schiller to beat the tigers when we thought the Fox would be sacked.
    
    The derp is strong in this club.
    - Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve > Perpetual Motion November 12, 2026 at 7:25pm
      
      Let's trot 😜
Numbers November 12, 2026 at 6:28pm

Ok how about this theory? Rabbitohs sign Sam Walker but need to clear space and get rid of a couple of players including Campbell Graham. I'd take him in a heartbeat.
- Darren Munro > Numbers November 12, 2026 at 9:29pm
  
  Yes sir
The Captain November 12, 2026 at 6:50pm

It's pretty clear that both the Eels and JAC assumed his B sample would be positive and made plans accordingly. JAC went into rehab, and the Eels moved onto plans for a team without JAC in it.

Then the B sample came back negative and everyone was shocked. So we couldn't fire JAC, but we can just "not renew" him and ask him to move on ASAP.

Either way, JAC won't be part of the team next year. It makes our team weaker, but I'm sure there are plans in play that we're not aware of.

So long JAC. Use an Uber next time.
- JC > The Captain November 12, 2026 at 7:16pm
  
  This is the most logical account of the situation.
  
  What if Addo-carr going now allowed the eels to sign (as an example) Burton to a multi year deal starting in 2027, would those against Addo-carr going early have a change of heart?.