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NRL 2026: Top players without a contract in 2027, contracts, signings, off-contract players, news, videos, highlights, Jeral Skelton, Sam Verrills, Jamie Humphreys

As November 1 looms, the focus is always on the big-name stars who are set to hit the open market, with big-money deals being tabled left, right and centre.

By Tom Sargeant and Daniel Nuttall · FOX Sports Australia

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Several NRL stars and young prospects remain without contracts ahead of the 2027 season.
Free agent winger Blake Wilson is searching for a club after being granted an early release by Manly.
Hooker Sam Verrills is reportedly closing in on a cut-price free transfer deal with the Sydney Roosters.

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Fox Sports compiled a breakdown of top NRL players who remain without contracts ahead of the 2027 season. The list includes uncontracted Wests Tigers players such as Jeral Skelton, Tony Sukkar, and Heath Mason, alongside free agent flyer Blake Wilson, who was granted an early release from his contract with Manly.

Several veteran players are also exploring their options or finalizing extensions as free agents. South Sydney Rabbitohs duo Adam Elliott and Cody Walker are expected to remain with their club, while hooker Sam Verrills reportedly nears a return to the Sydney Roosters following his exit from the Gold Coast Titans.

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