Trending Now - Cowboys Secure Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Rashan Gary From Packers
WHO:
Rashan Gary, 28, has spent all seven years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.
Brian Gutekunst, general manager of the Green Bay Packers, commented on Gary's performance.
Jerry Jones, owner/GM of the Dallas Cowboys
Christian Parker, new defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys
Derrick Ansley, Cowboys defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach
Brandon Jordan, Cowboys pass rush consultant
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
Rashan Gary, Pro Bowl defensive tackle
Brian Schottenheimer, head coach of the Dallas Cowboys
Adam Schefter, ESPN insider
Brian Gutekunst, general manager of the Green Bay Packers
Matt LaFleur, head coach of the Green Bay Packers
WHAT:
Gary is set to make $21 million in 2027 as part of his four-year contract extension signed in 2023.
The Cowboys were 7-9-1 in the 2025 season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
The Cowboys' pass-rush ranked in the bottom half of the league with just 35 total sacks in 2025.
Gary started in 15 games in 2025 and generated 20 QB hits and seven tackles for loss.
Gary's salary cap hit for 2026 is $19.5 million, reducing the Cowboys' cap space to $-20.2 million.
The Cowboys had seven selections in the 2027 draft, which is now down to six after the trade.
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to trade for Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers.
The Cowboys will send a fourth-round draft pick in 2027 to the Packers.
Gary recorded 7.5 sacks, 45 tackles, and a fumble recovery in 2025.
Gary has a career total of 46.5 sacks, ranking No. 6 in Green Bay history since 1982.
The Cowboys were 32nd in points allowed and 30th in yards allowed during the 2025 season.
Gary is set to make $18 million in 2026 as part of a four-year, $96 million contract signed in 2023.
WHERE:
Frisco, Texas (location of the Dallas Cowboys)
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin (location of the Packers)
WHEN:
The trade agreement was reached on Monday, March 9th, 2026.
The new league year begins on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, when the trade will be officially processed.
The trade was agreed upon on Monday, March 9th, 2026.
Gary was selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Gary was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024.
Gary played in 16 games in 2025.
WHY:
The Packers were expected to release Gary unless a trade partner was found to take on his $19.5 million non-guaranteed pay for 2026.
The Cowboys are looking for immediate contributors on defense and are willing to spend future capital to improve.
The Cowboys sought to bolster their defensive line after losing out on a trade for Maxx Crosby.
The trade clears nearly $11 million in salary cap space for the Packers.
HOW:
Gary's Instagram account posted a farewell message that was quickly deleted, leading to speculation about his status before the trade was confirmed.
The Cowboys were in deep talks with the Raiders for Maxx Crosby, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks.
The Cowboys and Packers negotiated a trade agreement involving a draft pick.
Gary's Instagram account posted a farewell message that was quickly deleted, leading to speculation about his status before the trade was confirmed.
(UPDATED March 9, 2026 19:15 UTC)
In a significant move today, the Green Bay Packers have traded Rashan Gary, who has spent all seven years of his NFL career with the team, after reaching a trade agreement. General manager Brian Gutekunst had indicated that the Packers were likely to release Gary unless a trade partner could be found to take on his $19.5 million non-guaranteed salary for 2026, and now Gary is set to make $21 million in 2027 as part of a four-year contract extension he signed in 2023. Just before the trade was confirmed, Gary's Instagram account posted a farewell message that was quickly deleted, fueling speculation about his future with the team.
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(UPDATED March 9, 2026 17:13 UTC)
In a significant move for the Dallas Cowboys, owner Jerry Jones announced the addition of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, along with Derrick Ansley and Brandon Jordan to strengthen their defensive lineup. As the team prepares for the new league year starting this Wednesday, they are feeling the impact of a recent trade that reduced their draft selections from seven to six, while also facing a salary cap hit of $19.5 million for player Gary, who had a solid performance last season with 20 QB hits and seven tackles for loss. The Cowboys are actively seeking immediate contributors on defense and are willing to invest future capital, having been in deep discussions with the Raiders for star player Maxx Crosby before he was traded to the Ravens.
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(UPDATED March 9, 2026 15:14 UTC)
In a significant move, the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers, sending a fourth-round draft pick in 2027 to Green Bay. Gary, who recorded 7.5 sacks and 45 tackles last season, is set to earn $18 million in 2026 as part of a four-year, $96 million contract he signed in 2023. This trade not only strengthens the Cowboys' defensive line, which struggled last season, but also clears nearly $11 million in salary cap space for the Packers.