“‘I CAN’T ACCEPT ANYMORE’: REYNOLDS REJECTS BRONCOS EXTENSION, THREATENS FREE AGENT EXIT”
Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has sent shockwaves through Red Hill by rejecting a contract extension and threatening to leave as a free agent when his current deal expires at the end of 2026 – with the legendary halfback insisting his salary must double.
The bombshell announcement comes just months after Reynolds signed a one-year extension in June 2025 to finish his career at the club, a deal valued at around $500,000 that included the possibility of post-playing roles and solidified his captaincy. But the 35-year-old has now backflipped, telling club officials he can no longer accept the reduced terms he agreed to last year.
Reynolds’ salary has seen significant fluctuation since he joined the Broncos in 2022 on a series of short-term deals. He earned around $800,000 in 2024 before taking a major pay cut – potentially to $500,000 or less – for his 2025 extension, with reports suggesting he left approximately $1 million on the table to stay loyal and secure his future beyond playing. Now, he is demanding a return to his 2024 earnings, effectively seeking to double his current salary.
His time at Brisbane has been transformative: Reynolds guided the club to a stunning 2025 NRL Premiership, ending a 17-year title drought, and was named 2023 Dally M Captain of the Year. He has also claimed club honors including Best Back and Clubperson of the Year, reached the 300-game milestone, and climbed to second on the NRL’s all-time point scorer list – cementing his status as a legend at Red Hill.
The Broncos now face an impossible dilemma: meet Reynolds’ salary demands and risk blowing out their salary cap, or let their championship-winning captain walk away as a free agent. With his contract set to expire next year, the clock is ticking for the club to find a resolution that keeps their leader in Brisbane – or prepare for life without the man who revolutionized their fortunes on and off the field.
