Extended contracts were announced this week for star duo Lachie Miller and Ash Handley, but - as things stand - 13 players are preparing to enter the final year of their Leeds deal. Eight of the full-time squad have left the club since the 2025 campaign finished a month ago - three of whom were still under contract - and no new signings have been announced, though Australian hooker Danny Levi is understood to have agreed a move to Rhinos from Canberra Raiders. Here’s what we know about the contract status of all the senior players still at the club, along with details of those who have moved on since the start of last season.
13. James McDonnell
The Dream Team second-rower signed a contract extension in April, keeping him at Rhinos for the 2026 season. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Cameron Smith
Rhinos' loose-forward and co-captain has been granted a testimonial in 2026, which is the final year of his current deal. Photo: Steve Riding
15. Jarrod O'Connor
The hooker/loose-forward is committed to Rhinos until the end of 2026. He signed his latest deal in June, 2023. Photo: David Harrison
16. Sam Lisone
Ever-present off the bench in 2025, the impact front-rower’s contract has now ended and he will begin a two-year deal with Hull FC in pre-season. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
17. Morgan Gannon
The second-rower is another player who left Leeds at the end of the 2025 season when his contract expired. He will spend the next three seasons with New Zealand Warriors. Photo: David Harrison
18. Cooper Jenkins
The Australian forward joined Leeds last autumn on a two-year contract, until the end of 2026. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe