{"id":955184,"date":"2026-11-06T21:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T21:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/955184\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T21:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T21:44:12","slug":"nrl-2026-jett-cleary-signs-two-year-deal-to-return-to-panthers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/955184\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026: Jett Cleary signs two-year deal to return to Panthers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleary brothers could be partnering up in the halves next year after Jett signed a two-year deal to return to the foot of the mountains.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a major domino to fall for the Panthers with his brother Nathan reportedly on the verge of inking a monster contract extension that will keep him at the club long term.<\/p>\n

Nathan\u2019s future has been one of the hottest topics since the free agency window opened on November 1, but all signs suggest the Dally M Medal winner is staying put despite rumoured interest from the PNG Chiefs.<\/p>\n

While his future is yet to be sorted, his brother is coming home where he\u2019ll work under Ivan Cleary in 2027 before the legendary coach steps down. <\/p>\n

Jett, 21, came through the Penrith system in the juniors before he moved to the Warriors where he was shielded from the intense Sydney spotlight.<\/p>\n

The emerging playmaker was a part of the victorious 2025 State Championships side and finally earned his debut against the Knights in round 26.<\/p>\n

His brother and father made the trip to Auckland where Jett set up four tries and copped some laughs from his family when he was whacked by the defence.<\/p>\n

He now looms as a genuine option to partner his brother in the halves next season with Blaize Talagi (Achilles) injured, while Jack Cogger has thrived in the utility role.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have Jett return to the club,\u201d Panthers general manager of rugby league Shane Elford said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a talented young halfback who came through our pathways, and it\u2019s been pleasing to see him continue his development and earn his NRL debut.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe returns with valuable experience and a strong connection to Panthers. We look forward to seeing him build on that progress and take the next step in his career here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nathan\u2019s future is next on the agenda, with Penrith also hoping to retain star forwards Isaah Yeo, Moses Leota and Liam Martin.<\/p>\n

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