Paper Rex's 2026 starting five of d4v41, Jinggg, f0rsakeN, something, and invy faces major disruption heading into VCT 2027. Multiple contracts expired after the team's 7-8th place finish at Champions Shanghai, prompting roster adjustments. d4v41 received permission to explore options and posted as LFT on October 24 before the organization formally parted ways on October 31. Jinggg remains in negotiations with uncertain status. In contrast, f0rsakeN and something are reported to re-sign, while invy holds a contract through 2027. The organization has reached a verbal agreement to bring back flex PatMen, who previously played for the team in 2025, as part of rebuilding around retained core players. These confirmed departures and additions create near-certain changes to the lineup. The only plausible path to preserving the exact five would require all expiring contracts to renew without additions, an outcome contradicted by official moves and reporting.