NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Shaun Kenny-Dowall of the Roosters looks on during the round seven NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 14, 2017 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

The Sydney Roosters have announced that Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been released from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately.

Kenny-Dowall was stood down by the Roosters indefinitely in May after he was allegedly caught with half a gram of cocaine at a Sydney nightclub.

It has been rumoured that the Newcastle Knights are still considering signing Kenny-Dowall and could do so before the June 30 deadline.

Read the Roosters statement below:

The Sydney Roosters have today announced that Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been released from the remainder of his playing contract with immediate effect.

“Shaun has made a significant contribution to the Roosters’ on-field success across his 13 years at the Club, and for that, we thank him,” said Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly.

“The Club wishes Shaun all the very best in the future,” he added.

The Club will be making no further comment on the matter.

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2024 Losses
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Re-Signed
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Off Contract 2023
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