Former Penrith young gun Taylan May has been signed by Wests Tigers after domestic violence charges were dropped
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson says 'all players deserve a second chance' after the club officially gave former Penrith flyer Taylan May an NRL lifeline and reunited him with his brother Terrell.
Taylan has been in NRL limbo since he was axed by the Panthers last year after being charged over domestic violence allegations and he was subject to the league's stand down policy.
He pleaded not guilty and those charges were withdrawn three months ago leaving May, 22, to eye off an NRL return while also recently undergoing treatment in a mental health facility.
The Tigers resumed talks once he checked out and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett had also shown interest in May, which included a tour of the club's headquarters.
But May has signed a train-and-trial contract for the rest of the 2025 season, and could yet take the park with his brother.
He has been approved to commence training immediately and his paying return would be guided by meeting of training and off-field standards.
'Clearly, Taylan is a quality player who will further strengthen our squad in the back end of the competition,' Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson said.
'But we also believe his best chance of success on and off the field is if he is around family and friends.
'He will now have the chance to not only return to a team environment but also to play alongside his brother Terrell – which is important to him.'
'Taylan has made enormous strides since we first met with him 10 weeks ago through voluntarily attending education and counselling sessions.
'All players deserve a second chance and we think this is the environment which gives him the best chance of success both on and off the field.'
Richardson said May's contract would be reviewed at the end of the year.
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