Broncos poised to pounce after Adam Reynolds confirms interest from other clubs

The Brisbane Broncos have been sparked into action by Adam Reynolds’ revelation that the Wests Tigers are chasing his services for 2026, with a new deal for the playmaker expected to be revealed in the near future.

Adam Reynolds is set to finish his career at the Broncos with Brisbane bosses upping the ante to stave off poaching bids from two NRL rivals, including Wests Tigers.

This masthead can reveal Broncos powerbrokers are putting the finishing touches on a one-year extension that will see Reynolds remain at Red Hill in 2026.

Only a dramatic eleventh-hour collapse in talks could see Reynolds lost to the Broncos and potentially open the door for the Tigers.

The Broncos plan to formalise Reynolds’ new deal within the month, possibly before Brisbane’s round 16 clash against the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, June 22.

Reynolds dropped a bombshell on Thursday night when he told Brisbane’s Triple M Rush Hour show he had fielded interest from the Wests Tigers.

But Broncos hierarchy believe they have got their man.

The champion halfback could earn north of $700,000 on the open market, but is willing to take less to stay at Red Hill in his quest to break Brisbane’s 19-year premiership drought.

The Broncos are in talks with Adam Reynolds for season 2026. Picture: NRL Photos

The Broncos have held a series of talks with Reynolds’ management in recent days and weeks.

As part of negotiations, the club has told Reynolds they want to keep him on in a long-term capacity beyond football, possibly as an assistant coach or Broncos ambassador.

The Tigers are on the hunt for playmakers following the impending departure of boom rookie Lachlan Galvin and that prompted the club to explore the signing of Reynolds.

Brisbane are clearing salary-cap space to accommodate their captain.

His understudy Jock Madden has been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs and Martin Taupau has been released, while forward Fletcher Baker is one of 12 top liners off-contract.

Reynolds’ manager Steve Gillis told this masthead on Friday the 34-year-old will only seriously entertain rival offers if he can’t strike a new deal with the Broncos.

“Unless a deal can’t be done at Brisbane, there’ll be no further conversations with anyone,” Gillis said.

“It’s not a bidding war, it’s not about seeing who comes up with the biggest offer.

“The Tigers aren’t the only club we’ve had a conversation with.

“I’ve had chats with a couple of clubs saying, ‘If he doesn’t stay and he wants to play on, we may engage in a chat’.

“But we’re trying to do a deal with Brisbane.

“Adam wants to finish his career at Brisbane, his kids are settled there.

“So that’s what we are working towards.”

Reynolds played his 298th NRL game against the Dragons last Sunday and is due to celebrate his triple century against the Titans at Suncorp Stadium on June 7.

Adam Reynolds is confident his body can survive a 15th season. Picture: NRL Photos

Gillis said talks with the Broncos have been promising, with Reynolds keen to stay loyal after Brisbane’s $2.4 million lifeline following his contract bust-up at South Sydney.

“Adam is a world-class player, but one of his options could also be to retire depending on how he feels,” Gillis said.

“I’ve had discussions but I won’t go into details about what has or hasn’t been tabled.

“We’re having ongoing discussions, I’ve met with the Broncos twice in the past week, so conversations are taking place.”

Reynolds’ critics have questioned if he can survive for a 15th season in 2026, but the premiership playmaker, who turns 35 in July, says he has never been happier in football.

“I still feel like I’ve got a lot to give,” he said.

“I feel like the club’s in a great position to achieve some success and with myself I want to be a part of that and I want all the younger boys to be a part of that.

“I’m enjoying myself and when you get the ingredients right, there’s no reason why you can’t go on.”