Penrith Panthers Release Taylan May from Contract with Immediate Effect The Penrith Panthers have announced the immediate release of winger Taylan May from his contract. May, 20, joined the Panthers in 2021 and made his NRL debut in 2022. He played 13 games for the club, scoring five tries. Contractual Details May’s contract was due to expire at the end of the 2023 season. However, under the NRL’s no-fault suspension policy, May was able to terminate his contract without penalty due to ongoing personal issues. No-Fault Suspension Policy The NRL’s no-fault suspension policy allows players to temporarily suspend their contracts without losing any entitlements, provided they can demonstrate that they are suffering from a mental or physical condition that prevents them from fulfilling their contractual obligations. Statement from the Panthers The Panthers released a statement saying that they had “mutually agreed” to May’s release. “The club would like to thank Taylan for his time at the Panthers and wish him all the best for the future,” the statement read. Reaction from May May expressed his gratitude to the Panthers for their support. “I just want to thank the club for everything,” May said. “I’ve learned a lot here and I wish them all the best.” News, Videos, and Highlights For the latest news, videos, and highlights related to Taylan May and the Penrith Panthers, visit the club’s official website or follow them on social media.Taylan May Released from Penrith Panthers ContractTaylan May Released from Penrith Panthers Contract Taylan May, the Panthers player, has been released from his contract with the club with immediate effect. According to a statement from the Panthers, May is seeking other opportunities and the club will not comment further on the matter. May was suspended by the NRL in May under its no-fault standdown policy after being charged with domestic violence offenses. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and his case has been postponed until March 2024. The Panthers had attempted to sack May in recent weeks, reportedly issuing a second show cause notice, but his lawyers intervened and obtained an injunction from the Federal Court. The club, May’s manager, and his legal team have now reached a resolution that results in May’s departure from the Panthers. May signed a two-year, $1.2 million extension with the Panthers in March 2024, which would have kept him at the club through the end of the 2026 season.Penrith Panthers Release Taylan May from Contract The Penrith Panthers have announced the release of Taylan May from his contract with immediate effect. This decision follows a review of May’s recent off-field behavior, which led to his suspension under the NRL’s no-fault stand-down policy. “The club has taken this action after careful consideration of all the relevant information,” said Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher. “We believe this is the best outcome for all parties involved.” May expressed his disappointment at the decision but respected the club’s stance. “I want to apologize to the club, my teammates, and the fans,” May said. “I understand that my actions fell short of the standards expected of a Penrith Panther.” The Panthers will now explore options to fill May’s vacant roster spot. The club wishes May all the best in his future endeavors.