Addo-Carr's Parramatta future in doubt

Eels

Parramatta have signed former Newcastle and Canberra player James Schiller on a two-year deal, adding a winger who can also cover centre.

Football manager Mark O'Neill said, "He has shown his ability to make an impact at NRL level and we believe there is plenty of growth still ahead of him."

"His ability to play both wing and centre gives us added flexibility across the backline," O'Neill said.

The signing comes as the Eels tell Josh Addo-Carr they will not extend his contract beyond the end of 2027.

The club will allow the 31-year-old former Test, NSW State of Origin and Kangaroos winger to see out his deal, but will not stand in his way if he finds another NRL club.

Addo-Carr is due at pre-season training next week, while his management seeks a future elsewhere.

The decision follows his clearance by the NRL integrity unit after he failed a roadside random drugs test in October.

His B sample returned a negative result this month.

"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 Eels said Thursday.

"The NRL has also confirmed it will not be taking any further action, and the club now considers the matter closed."

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