{"id":65023,"date":"2026-03-02T01:48:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=65023"},"modified":"2026-03-02T01:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:50:27","slug":"exclusive-the-panthers-continue-to-re-jig-their-roster-for-2026-with-sam-walker-from-the-sydney-set-to-join-and-the-club-also-eyeing-his-teammate-taylor-losalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=65023","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive: The Panthers continue to re-jig their roster for 2026, with Sam Walker from the Sydney set to join and the club also eyeing his teammate Taylor Losalu&#8230;.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Exclusive: The Penrith Panthers are wasting no time reshaping their squad for the 2026 NRL season, with exciting playmaker Sam Walker from the Sydney Roosters set to make the switch west in a move that has sent shockwaves through the competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Walker, widely regarded as one of the NRL\u2019s most creative young halves, is expected to add flair and attacking spark to an already formidable Panthers spine. The 23-year-old\u2019s vision, kicking game and ability to break open defensive lines make him a prized acquisition as Penrith looks to usher in a new era while maintaining its premiership pedigree.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But the Panthers may not be done yet. Sources suggest the club is also closely monitoring Walker\u2019s Roosters teammate, Taylor Losalu. The powerful forward has impressed with his physicality and work rate, and Penrith\u2019s recruitment team believes he could bolster their middle rotation heading into 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With strategic departures and fresh talent incoming, the Panthers are clearly focused on long-term success. 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