Penrith Panthers have announced six players are departing with immediate effect, marking a notable 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 draws closer.