Darius Boyd to join the Brisbane Broncos on three-year deal: Bennett

Clive Churchill medal winner Darius Boyd has reportedly agreed to terms with Brisbane, ending his lengthy NRL contract saga and continuing his association with coach Wayne Bennett.

Boyd has been heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle since Bennett formally announced his decision mid-year to return to the Broncos, who he coached from 1988 to 2008.

Bennett confirmed Boyd's signing in an interview with News Corp, who revealed the star fullback had agreed to a three-year deal worth $1.2 million.

Boyd's addition comes after Bennett agreed to release two other fullback options, Ben Barba and Josh Hoffman, in the past month.

Barba has been linked to Cronulla while Hoffman has signed with the Gold Coast Titans.

Boyd is expected to take over the No.1 jersey, with fellow new recruit Anthony Milford stepping into the five-eighth role where he will partner halfback Ben Hunt.

"Darius Boyd will be with us, he's going to be our fullback," Bennett told News Corp.

"There's been a lot of speculation but the deal will be done in the next few days and I can move forward now.

"It's not across the line, but it will be and I will make sure it happens.

"Darius will be great for the Broncos ... (he) is not someone with any question marks. He's proven his ability, he's a class player."

The 27-year-old has only ever played under Bennett at NRL level, having debuted for him at Brisbane in 2006, before following his subsequent moves to St George Illawarra, where the pair won a premiership in 2010, and later Newcastle.