Penrith Panthers have confirmed six players are departing with immediate effect, marking a significant end-of-season clear-out at the NRL club. Hooker Damir Lussick is among those heading elsewhere, with the Canterbury Bulldogs announcing they have picked him up.

Dylan Edwards took out the Panthers' top internal award for the 2026 season, narrowly beating halfback Nathan Cleary for the honour. Several Panthers players have also been named in Rugby League World Cup squad lists as the international window approaches.