Ryan Papenhuyzen has been released from the Melbourne Storm and is currently without a club for 2026 as he considers his future. The Storm confirmed an immediate release from the final year of his contract in late October 2025, and Papenhuyzen has indicated he intends to take time away from professional sport while weighing his options, including potential moves abroad or other paths outside the NRL. In short: he is currently a free agent with no current NFL team (NRL context) lined up for 2026, and his next destination remains undecided pending his personal decision.