Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists the Raiders are not in the race for out-of-favour Brisbane Bronco Josh Hoffman, with the club preferring to pursue other options as it looks to rebuild for next year.

Recent reports claimed the Raiders were preparing to table a massive offer for Hoffman, which intensified early this month when the fullback was granted permission by Brisbane to speak with other clubs.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Bronco Josh Hoffman is not a recruiting target for Canberra. Credit:Getty Images

With Anthony Milford joining the Broncos next year, Hoffman had been named as a potential fullback replacement, but Stuart said they have made no contact with the 26-year-old, or his management.

"I respect the guy's talent, but we've got other options we're chasing at the moment and we have not made any form of contact, or put a deal in for Josh," Stuart said.