Sentinels add Jonah 'JonahP' Pulice to their VCT 2026 roster ahead of Stage 1 Americas, with Kyu appearing to have departed.
THE SIGNING
Sentinels have officially announced the addition of Jonah 'JonahP' Pulice to their VALORANT roster for the 2026 VCT season. The move comes ahead of VCT Stage 1 Americas, giving the organization a refreshed lineup as competition in the region heats up. JonahP, known for his aggressive dueling style and mechanical precision, brings a high-ceiling skillset that Sentinels will be counting on to make noise in the Americas league.
The signing was confirmed by the organization but came without a formal announcement detailing which roster spot JonahP is filling. Despite the silence, the move carries clear implications — Mirel 'Kyu' Hrustemovic has quietly updated his X (Twitter) bio to list Sentinels as a previous organization, a strong indicator that the Bosnian talent has been moved off the active roster.
KYU'S QUIET EXIT
Kyu joined Sentinels as part of their rebuild heading into the 2025 VCT cycle, but the team struggled to find consistency despite flashes of strong individual performances. His departure — if confirmed — marks another roster turnover for a franchise that has been chasing its peak form since the TenZ era. Sentinels have never been shy about making bold moves, and cutting Kyu in favor of JonahP signals a clear intent to prioritize firepower and versatility heading into 2026.
Kyu has not released an official statement, and Sentinels have not confirmed the roster exit directly. In competitive VALORANT, bio updates are often the first public signal of a roster change before contracts and announcements catch up. Fans and analysts are treating the social media breadcrumb as confirmation enough. You can track the latest VCT Americas roster moves and standings on [VLR.gg](https://www.vlr.gg).
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR SENTINELS
Sentinels enter Stage 1 Americas as a squad with something to prove. The franchise remains one of North America's most recognized VALORANT brands, but on-server results in recent splits have not matched the hype. Adding JonahP is a calculated bet — a young, hungry fragger who has shown the ability to perform under pressure and take over rounds when the team needs a spark.
With Stage 1 Americas approaching fast, Sentinels will have limited time to build synergy around their updated lineup. Every match in the early weeks will be a referendum on whether this move pays off. Keep an eye on the VALORANT events schedule and upcoming matches to follow Sentinels as the 2026 season unfolds.