The Sydney Roosters have announced that Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been released from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately.

Kenny-Dowall was stood down by the Roosters indefinitely in May after he was allegedly caught with half a gram of cocaine at a Sydney nightclub.

It has been rumoured that the Newcastle Knights are still considering signing Kenny-Dowall and could do so before the June 30 deadline.

Read the Roosters statement below:

The Sydney Roosters have today announced that Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been released from the remainder of his playing contract with immediate effect.

โ€œShaun has made a significant contribution to the Roostersโ€™ on-field success across his 13 years at the Club, and for that, we thank him,โ€ said Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly.

โ€œThe Club wishes Shaun all the very best in the future,โ€ he added.

The Club will be making no further comment on the matter.

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