Veteran centre Michael Jennings has been cleared to accept a train and trial deal with the Roosters.
Jennings, now 35 years old, was stood down during the 2020 finals series after testing positive to Ibutamoren and Ligandrol.
He was subsequently hit with a three-year doping ban, which has now expired.
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Danny Weidler from 9News broke the news on Monday that Jennings will be allowed to train for a spot in the Roosters' top squad.
https://twitter.com/Danny_Weidler/status/1726362599808508327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
The Chooks may view Jennings as a suitable – and cheap – backline fill-in after letting Drew Hutchison leave, who spent time at centre as injury cover.
But it's unlikely he would make the team if Joey Manu and Billy Smith are fit and available.
Jennings previously spent three seasons at the Roosters, with whom he won the 2013 NRL grand final.
Before his drugs ban he had played 298 games with the Panthers, Chooks, and Eels, as well as 18 State of Origin games for New South Wales, seven Tests for Tonga and one for Australia.
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