Trending Now - Cowboys Secure Jalen Thompson and Rashan Gary in Trades
WHO:
Rashan Gary, Pro Bowl edge rusher
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Jalen Thompson, safety
Rashan Gary, Pro Bowl edge rusher
Ryan Smith, newly-named secondary coach
WHAT:
The Cowboys traded a 2027 fourth-round draft pick to the Packers for Rashan Gary.
Gary's non-guaranteed pay for 2026 is $19.5 million.
Gary started 15 games in the 2025 season.
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with Jalen Thompson.
The Cowboys traded for Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers.
Jalen Thompson has played 99 total games with 87 starts in his career.
Thompson recorded 95 tackles, one interception, and allowed a 62.3% defensive completion percentage in the 2025 season.
Thompson has nine interceptions, 37 passes defended, and 578 tackles in his career.
WHERE:
Frisco, Texas (Dallas Cowboys' location)
Arizona (where Thompson spent his career with the Cardinals)
WHEN:
The trade agreement for Rashan Gary was reported on March 9th, 2026.
The contract agreement with Jalen Thompson was reported on March 9th, 2026.
Thompson was drafted in the 2019 supplemental draft.
Thompson signed a three-year extension with the Cardinals in 2022.
Thompson has been a starter since 2021.
WHY:
The Packers aimed to shed cap space by trading Gary.
The Cowboys are looking to upgrade their defense, particularly at the safety position, as Donovan Wilson is currently a free agent.
The move reunites Thompson with Ryan Smith, who coached him at the Arizona Cardinals.
HOW:
The Cowboys found a trade partner in the Packers to take on Gary's contract.
The Cowboys executed a trade with the Green Bay Packers to acquire Rashan Gary.
The Cowboys negotiated a contract with Thompson during the legal tampering period of the 2026 NFL free agency.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 01:24 UTC)
In a significant trade reported last Monday, the Dallas Cowboys acquired Pro Bowl edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2027. Gary, who started 15 games in the 2025 season, has a non-guaranteed salary of $19.5 million for 2026, prompting the Packers to seek cap relief through this deal. This move marks a strategic decision for both teams as the Cowboys bolster their defense while the Packers manage their financial commitments.
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(UPDATED March 9, 2026 23:12 UTC)
The Dallas Cowboys have made a significant move by agreeing to a three-year, $33 million contract with safety Jalen Thompson, who previously played for the Arizona Cardinals. In addition, the Cowboys traded for Pro Bowl edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers, as they look to bolster their defense, especially with Donovan Wilson currently a free agent. This deal also brings Thompson back together with Ryan Smith, who was his coach during his time in Arizona.