Brisbane, May 1 – In a major boost for their 2025 NRL campaign, the Brisbane Broncos have announced the re-signing of veteran halfback Adam Reynolds, affectionately known as ‘Reyno’, on a one-year extension. The decision comes as the club carefully navigates salary cap pressures while securing the future of rising star Selwyn Cobbo in a long-term deal.
The news marks a significant moment for the club as they juggle retention of key players, with 13 Broncos stars coming off contract at the end of 2025. Among those names were Cobbo and strike centre Kotoni Staggs, but it is believed a new deal for Staggs has been finalised. With Cobbo now also locked in, the Broncos have silenced speculation suggesting the Queensland Origin winger was considering short-term options before chasing lucrative offers from new franchises in Perth or Papua New Guinea.
Head coach Michael Maguire welcomed the twin signings as essential moves for the club’s immediate and long-term future.
“I would love to see Reyno go on,” Maguire said on Wednesday. “I don’t see any reason why he can’t keep going next season and I’m confident we will find a way to keep him. Everyone has salary-cap challenges, but we have to be diligent to look at the space we’re in with our roster.
“Finances play a part, but it’s also about what the team stands for and what we achieve together. That’s the job of everyone here, to build the environment – and Reyno is a huge part of that. Culture is everything in this game, and he is crucial to this organisation.”
Reynolds, 33, has been an instrumental leader since joining the Broncos in 2022 and will now look to extend his influence on and off the field into a fourth season. Speaking after the deal was confirmed, Reynolds expressed gratitude and determination to reward the faith shown in him.
“I’m stoked to be staying on,” Reynolds said. “I’ve loved every moment at this club – the boys, the fans, the city. I’ve still got plenty to give, and I’m playing to win. This is where my heart is.”
While Cobbo’s retention is a major coup for the club, the Broncos may be forced to make tough decisions to maintain cap compliance. It is understood that utility forward Kobe Hetherington, hooker Cory Paix, and experienced back Delouise Hoeter are among those who may not be offered new deals as the club reshapes its roster.
The club’s balancing act has not gone unnoticed by fans, but the announcement of Reynolds’ extension and Cobbo’s commitment has been met with widespread enthusiasm among the Broncos faithful. Many see the move as a strong signal of intent as Brisbane aims to remain a title contender in the coming seasons.
With Reynolds leading the charge and Cobbo part of a promising next generation, the Broncos appear determined to build a winning culture that blends experience, youth, and loyalty — even under the constraints of a tight salary cap.
