Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys
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Rashan Gary #52 of the Green Bay Packers warms up against the Dallas Cowboys before the game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Green Bay Packers have been busy ahead of NFL free agency this offseason. Over the weekend, they pulled of a trade with the Indianapolis Colts for linebacker Zaire Franklin and now they have traded with the Dallas Cowboys.
According to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Packers have agreed to a deal with the Cowboys to send pass rusher Rashan Gary to Dallas in exchange for a late-round pick in 2027.
“Trade: the Green Bay Packers are finalizing a deal that would send DT Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a late-round 2027 draft pick, per ESPN sources,” Schefter reported on X.
Ian Rapoport has reported that the Packers are receiving a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Cowboys.
Gary was expected to be either released or traded this offseason. Green Bay had to make a move to free up some cap room and the former first-round pick simply hadn’t performed up to his level of pay.
What Are the Green Bay Packers Losing in the Rashan Gary Trade?
During the 2025 NFL season, Packers fans became very frustrated with Gary. He struggled to get after the quarterback, especially after Micah Parsons went down with a season-ending torn ACL.
When all was said and done last year, Gary played in 16 games. He totaled 45 tackles to go along with 7.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a defended pass.
Now that Gary’s tenure in Green Bay has officially come to an end, he finished up with 270 total tackles, 46.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries, and six defended passes over the course of seven years.
Moving on from Gary will leave the Packers with a potential need for another edge rusher. Parsons is not expected to be ready to play in Week 1 as he recovers from the ACL injury. Kingsley Enagbare is also a free agency who Green Bay could now look to re-sign.
It would not be surprising to see the Packers look to bring in a cheaper replacement for Gary this offseason.
What’s Next for the Packers After Trading Rashan Gary?
With free agency about to get underway, Brian Gutekunst and the Green Bay front office is expected to be active. Whether or not they will make a lot of moves remains to be seen, but there are clear needs that must be addressed.
Most notably, the Packers need help in the defensive secondary. The cornerback room was a huge concern last season.
Green Bay could also use help on the defensive line. Gary being traded also could open up the need for another edge rusher.
Expect to hear a lot of rumors surrounding the Packers this offseason. They’re not far away from winning a Super Bowl and it’s time for them to go all-in on pursuing that goal.