Recently, it was reported that Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary had posted a farewell message on his Instagram account. In the post, he said that this chapter, like all others, has come to an end. Furthermore, he thanked the Packers organization and fans, and said he was looking forward to the next phase of his career.
But shortly after the letter was posted, it was deleted.
And now it would appear that Gary’s representatives are saying that his account was hacked.
The Green Bay Packers have apparently not informed Rashan Gary that they want to release or trade him
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary (52) during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
According to multiple Green Bay insiders, the Packers and/or Gary are now claiming that his Instagram account was hacked:
Rashan Gary has not yet been traded or released, per source, as both options remain on the table. He also deleted his farewell message on IG, as @EzeirCameron first noticed.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 6, 2026
Per source, Gary has not been told he will be released or traded. In fact, his IG account was hacked, per the source. https://t.co/2mKNdtk6db
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 6, 2026
Rashan Gary has not yet been traded or released, per source. All options are on the table. But obviously, Gary does not expect to return to Green Bay. https://t.co/bQPzeTJup7
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 6, 2026
Rashan Gary’s IG was hacked, according to a source.
— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) March 6, 2026
Of course, the sources cited by these reporters is not named, but it is not out of the realm of possibility that it is Gary’s agent.
It is also possible that the claim that his Instagram account was hacked is not true. The farewell message seemed a bit too detailed and personal for it to have been written by a random hacker:
Packers edge Rashan Gary announced on IG that he is leaving Green Bay. pic.twitter.com/pMdNzeFr4z
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2026
What is also possible, and probably likely, was that Gary posted the letter himself and then deleted it shortly after. The reason for this would be to discourage NFL teams from trading for him. If they know he is going to be released, they are less likely to give up draft capital for him.
Once released, Gary would then be able to choose his next team instead of going somewhere Green Bay sends him.
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