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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Hey don't bring Chief into this..
JAC did have an extra quiet year! So with his age 31 now and the drama of talcum powder maybe it's best all round for all concerned! The majority question is who replaces him!
Josh's lawyer saying that Josh entered a rehabilitation clinic immediately after the positive a test for other reasons other than drug use doesn't cut the mustard, lets face it.
Its like saying a person who doesn't drink, blows over the limit, but tells the officer he never drinks, but then enters an Alcoholics Anonymous clinic for other reasons other than drinking.
This surely doesn't pass the pub test
I reckon he went to rehab as all the other accomodation for the Indigenous knock-outs on the central coast was fully booked ......
There has to be someone ready to replace him. Both Iongi and Simmonson are under injury clouds. Surely we can’t be going into a season without outside back depth, then say Addo-Carr can leave at anytime
I reckon its Burton
This is Parra, we can.
Can't disagree with anything said. I wouldn't want us signing a 32 going on 33 year owing for 28 coming off a poor 26 season. From JACs side a 2-3 year deal will be easier to get at 31 than a 1-2 year deal at 32.
JAC to bears to form that killer combo with Sean Russell, make it happen Mal you genius coach and politician.
I don't understand why people would be concerned by this. The chooks let Sam Walker go over reportedly $100k after winning a premiership.
We are getting our knickers in a twist over an aging winger who has substance abuse issues and I'm thinking broke the trust Ryles put in him at a time when he was at the lowest point in his life. We are what we accept.
given that we are looking to the future with so many young forwards in the books I think it sets a clear line in the sand for these young blokes about expectations around their off field behaviour.
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