Overview

• Daly Cherry-Evans has announced he will play in the 2026 NRL season, extending his career beyond his departure from the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of 2025.
• Despite interest from the Sydney Roosters and Dolphins, Cherry-Evans has not signed with any club and will decide after the State of Origin series concludes.
• The 36-year-old emphasized his priority is maintaining focus on his leadership roles with Queensland and minimizing distractions during the high-profile Origin campaign.
• Cherry-Evans dismissed rumors of a finalized deal with the Roosters, stating he has been transparent about taking his time with the decision-making process.
• He leaves Manly after a 15-year tenure as the club's most-capped player, with the Sea Eagles already planning for a transition in their roster.