FORWARD Jamie Pye has left stricken Championship club Salford Red Devils to join Rochdale Hornets.

Pye became a full-time member of Salford Red Devils’ squad in July 2024, having trained with the club for several months prior, making his Super League debut in the same year.

The 23-year-old then went on to feature twice more for the Red Devils in 2025 while spending time on loan at Championship side Barrow Raiders over each of the last two seasons, making 15 appearances in total.

“I’m really excited to get going here,” Pye said.

“After speaking with Gary (Thornton, head coach) and Andy Mazey (chairman), I felt like this was the perfect fit for me to get solid game time in a tough competition and grow as a player.

“Ultimately, I want to help the team progress as much as I can and I’m looking forward to the challenge which the next two seasons will bring.”

Mazey said: “Jamie is a big, powerful unit with fantastic hands, and well-schooled having come through a quality system at St Helens.

“He has spent the past two seasons as a full-time athlete with Salford, gaining valuable Super League experience under Paul Rowley and playing on loan in the Championship under Paul Crarey at Barrow.

“Jamie’s signature is a major piece of business for this club as we head into a big pre-season, and we are delighted to have secured his services ahead of some more seasoned Championship clubs.

“The fact he has also committed to us on a two-year deal at 23 years of age with his best years still ahead of him is exciting.”