The year might be just a week away from ticking into August, but there are still plenty of players without a deal for 2027.
Zero Tackle's NRL squad tracker currently has 121 spots available for 2027, and that means there are a host of players still to sort out their futures.
We look at the top ten left available on the open market with plenty of clubs still on the lookout for talent to complete their rosters.
A handful of players, like Daly Cherry-Evans who has an option at the Roosters, and Josh Papalii who will either retire or head to the English Super League, have been excluded.
See every player without a contract for 2027 here.
2. Cody Walker (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Cody Walker may be approaching the end of his career, but if you listen to those in the know including coach Wayne Bennett, he still has a year left.
It's unlikely he will ever play against the Rabbitohs, but you just never know in the business that is the NRL.
The club are working through whether to offer him an extension or not at the moment, with Ashton Ward their likely halfback next year, and Walker easily grabbing the five-eighth role if he stays on.
It's a big if though.
What about Jacob Preston?
Jacob Preston has a contract for 2027 mate – it’s 2028 when he is out of a deal. Can negotiate with other clubs from November 1.
That’s why I thought he was off-contact