I CAN’T BELIEVE HE IS GOING: Penrith Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards had Submitted Resignation letter to….see more

In a move that has rocked the rugby league world, Penrith Panthers superstar fullback Dylan Edwards has reportedly submitted a shock resignation letter to club management, citing “personal reflection and a desire for a new challenge.”

According to a confidential source within the club, the usually reserved and loyal Edwards walked into Panthers HQ early Monday morning with a sealed envelope, handed it directly to CEO Matt Cameron, and simply said:
“It’s time.”

🏉 “This Wasn’t Just About Football”

While no official comment has been made by the Panthers, whispers around the league suggest the 2024 Clive Churchill Medal winner is stepping away not due to injury or form, but to pursue life outside the NRL.

“He’s done everything with this team. Three straight premierships. Golden boots. Now he wants something different. He’s been thinking about it since the off-season,” said a source close to the star fullback.

Speculation is rife that Edwards is eyeing a move abroad — not to another league, but to Europe — potentially joining a French rugby union side or even trying his luck in professional cycling, one of his off-field passions.

🚨 Players & Fans in Disbelief

Teammates were left stunned. Nathan Cleary was reportedly “visibly shaken” when the news broke in the Panthers’ team meeting.

“We’re like brothers. I thought we’d finish our careers together,” Cleary told NRL Insider in a teary-eyed interview. “This hurts.”

On social media, fans flooded the Panthers’ official pages with comments of disbelief and heartbreak:

@PantherHeart96: “Say it ain’t so, Dyl! 💔 Who’s going to save those tries now???”
@Westies4Life: “There’s no Penrith without Edwards at the back. This is devastating.”

🤔 What Happens Next?

The Panthers are now reportedly scrambling to figure out their next move, with young gun Daine Laurie and rising star Isaiah Iongi expected to compete for the No.1 jersey — if Edwards’ resignation is accepted.

But some sources say the club may try to convince him to reconsider, with a last-ditch emotional plea from senior players planned ahead of the next training session.

As for Edwards? He’s yet to make a public statement, but was seen leaving training with a surfboard in one hand and a GoPro in the other.

💬 Final Thought

Dylan Edwards leaving the Panthers? It sounds like something out of a bad dream — but for now, the man who’s defined Penrith’s dynasty may be writing his final chapter in black and teal. media version or mock-up image to go with it?