Josh Addo-Carr\u2019s future at the Eels remains in the balance after he met with the Eels board on Monday night. <\/p>\n
The meeting came after Addo-Carr allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in September, with Parramatta subsequently issuing him a breach notice for the incident.<\/p>\n
Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | Get Kayo now ><\/a><\/p>\n However, in a stunning twist it was revealed on Monday just hours before he was set to front the board that Addo-Carr had reportedly returned a negative secondary sample.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n The 31-year-old was represented by lawyer Elias Tabchouri during the meeting, with agent Mario Tartak also present.<\/p>\n The Eels said in a statement on Monday that Addo-Carr and his legal team were given an opportunity to respond to the notice and that the club will \u201cconsider their submission\u201d before making a decision on his future. <\/p>\n That is expected to come some time later this week.<\/p>\n Parramatta reportedly have a desire to find a resolution to the situation before pre-season training begins, with players set to return to prepare for the 2027 season this week.<\/p>\n Addo-Carr allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in September.<\/p>\n Had Addo-Carr tested positive in his secondary test, the veteran winger was facing a 12-game ban from the NRL.<\/p>\n Addo-Carr previously failed a random roadside drug test in 2024. He was contracted by the Bulldogs and subsequently sacked for that incident.<\/p>\n He maintained at the time that he had not knowingly ingested recreational drugs, with the incident taking place a week out from the finals.<\/p>\n Following his latest incident, Addo-Carr reportedly spent a month in a rehabilitation centre.<\/p>\n