Dylan Walker has joined Parramatta after being granted an immediate release from the Warriors on compassionate grounds.

The Eels announced on Wednesday that former NSW State of Origin representative Walker has signed to play the rest of the 2025 NRL season and also 2026 with the club.

The veteran utility will offer much-needed experience to an Eels side that has started life under coach Jason Ryles with three straight losses.

"We're excited to have a player of Dylan's calibre join the Eels," said Parramatta Eels general manager of football Mark O'Neill.

"Dylan is such a tough competitor who will suit our style of football and he will provide class and experience to our team."

The Warriors wished Walker well.

"We were keen for Dylan to stay until the end of the season but we appreciate why he needs to return to Sydney," said Warriors CEO Cameron George.

"We've really enjoyed having him at our club and he has given us tremendous service. He goes with our support and best wishes."

Walker won't be available to face his former club Manly with Parramatta on Sunday, but will available from round five against St George Illawarra.

His move to the Eels will come as Ryles continues to reshape their roster during his first year in charge.

Backrowers Bryce Cartwright, Kelma Tuilagi and Ryan Matterson are all off contract at the end of this year and languishing in reserve grade.

Walker could also fill in at five-eighth when required, after Dylan Brown's record-breaking move $13 million deal to move to Newcastle next season.

Walker had signed a three-year deal with the Warriors for the start of 2023, and was off contract at the end of this season.

There had been speculation he had requested a release from the Warriors late last season, which was denied by the club at the time.

Scott Bailey - AAP